Khalid Butt (actor)

Khalid Saleem Butt (خالد سلیم بٹ; 21 September 1946 – 11 January 2024) was a Pakistani actor and director. He made his debut in the 1970s and thereafter appeared in Urdu and Punjabi films and television series. He started his career as Assistant Director and went on to direct film as well. However, it was television where he found fame and popularity.

Background
Butt was born and raised in Multan, Punjab. He then moved to Lahore in 1979 to make a career in acting. Butt died on 11 January 2024 due to kidney and liver disease.

Career
Butt appeared in PTV's productions such as Janjaal Pura (1997), Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999), Landa Bazar (2002). His later appearances include Love, Life Aur Lahore (2011–13), Laal Ishq (2017) and GT Road (2019). The 2023 TV dramas Khaie and Jeevan Nagar constituted his last acting credits.