Emotional scenes at funeral of comedy king.

LAHORE -- Emotional scenes were witnessed on Friday at the funeral of comedy king Amanullah at his residence in Paragon Society that was attended by Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan as well as numerous stage artistes, relatives, friends and fans.

Comedian Honey Albela said that Amanullah was like a shadow over his head that had now gone. Nasir Chinioti broke down, saying that the late comedian was like a father to him, who not only taught him how act on stage, but also how to lead life.

Veteran actor Rashid Mehmood said that Amanulalh was an institution in himself, a great influence and a university that most of the commercial theatre artists followed.

Minister Chohan, talking to the media, said that he was present at the funeral to offer condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the prime minister...