Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- Noted comedian Bashir Ahmad Bhat, aka Bashir Kotur, has quit acting to work as an auto-rickshaw driver to support his family.

Bashir Kotur, a resident of Wathoora in Chadoora hamlet of Central Kashmir's Budgam district, has entertained people of J&K for years together, but he has lost interest in it due to various reasons.

Bashir Kotur said that he was associated with the theatre up to 200,2, and he has spent his whole childhood in theatre while working as an artist by playing different roles.

He said that people still know him for his work, but the promotion of the art and artist wasn't taken up for which both the artists and government are responsible.

He said those who were at the forefront in standing theatres...