Stand-up comedian Allah Rakha passes away at 50

Pakistani comedian and stage artist Allah Rakha, known by his stage names Pepsi and Pani Puri, has died at the age of 50 apparently after suffering a heart attack during a recording session.

Television host and actor Mohsin Abbas Haider announced the news on Instagram story saying, “Allah Rakha suffered a fatal heart attack while recording. Details of his funeral prayers have yet to be published.

Allah Rakha Pepsi was famous for his solo comedic routines, stage shows and parody shows and over the years he had built a huge fan following.

He was especially known for his one-of-a-kind mimicry of world-renowned music star Michael Jackson and was titled “Pakistan’s Michael Jackson” among admirers.

The news of Allah Rakha’s unexpected demise has sent shockwaves across Pakistan’s entertainment sector as other artists and fans mourn the loss of the famed comedian.