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Muzaffar Husain Zaidi was known for his jokes and gimmicks since his earlier days. In the year 1959, he was invited to an entertainment program in Karachi. At that event, he entertained the public with his comedy. The audience was all praise for Muzaffar's one particular comedy, in which he
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