Mirawas
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Mirawas | |
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.jpeg) Mirawas in 2015 | |
| Born | Hayatullah Khan 1955 Tangi, Pakistan |
| Died | 3 April 2025 (aged 69–70) Tangi, Pakistan |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1970–2024 |
| Genre | Comedy |
Hayatullah Khan (1955 – 3 April 2025), known professionally as Mirawas (Urdu: میراوس), was a Pakistani stand-up comedian and singer known for his social commentary.[1][2][3] During his career spanning six decades, he appeared on numerous television and radio shows and produced over 500 cassettes and 800 comedy albums. His later years were marked by financial struggles and health challenges.
Born as Hayatullah Khan in Tangi, Charsadda, Mirawas began telling jokes in his childhood. By the ninth grade, he hosted weekly joke sessions for schoolchildren, earning a local reputation as a comic. Hailing from a farming family, he often entertained labourers and farmers with impromptu performances which were known for blended humour with social commentary.[4][1]
Career
Mirawas's more widespread career as a comedian began in the 1980s.[5] During the decade, he campaigned on PTV against drug addiction.[1]
He appeared in numerous shows, radio and TV programmes,[1][6] and performed abroad on stage in about 20 countries.[1]
After retirement, he ran the roadside Mirawas Hotel in Ghazi Beg in the Mohmand Agency tribal area.[7]
Literary work
Social impact and style
Mirawas's comedy was typically unscripted and often included commentary relied on real-life observations. His jokes often targeted social ills, from drug addiction to academic pressure.[1][4]
On the importance of comedy, Mirawas, said, "An hour of fun can erase months of depression. Even children go to school with slumped faces—we've forgotten to laugh."[1]
