Funeral prayers were offered for acclaimed playwright, author, actor and critic Dr Anwar Sajjad on Friday. He was laid to rest later. Dr Sajjad passed away on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness, spending his final hours at his residence at Raiwind Lahore. He was 84. Born on May 27, 1935 in Lahore, he studied medicine and completed his MBBS from Lahore's King Edward Medical College. However, he earned fame owing to his acting skills and flair for writing short stories, plays, and novels.
In 1989, he was awarded the Presidential Pride of Performance award. He authored several works of fiction, including Chauraha, Janam Roop,Khushiyon Ka Bagh, Neeli Note Book, Talash-e-Wajood, ZardKunpal, Rasi ki zanjeer, Nigar Khana Saba, Sumandar, and others. Dr Sajjad has left behind a wife and a daughter.