Renownedveteran artiste Murtaza Hassan (Mastana)died in Bahwalpur Victoria Hospital fighting Hepatitis-C. Mastana was versatile comedian and worked for more than 30 years on stage.During his illness, family of ailing actor had appealed Prime Minister and Punjab Chief Minister for help but to no avail.It is an irony of fate that most of our artists suffer financial crunch during later part of their age, the reason is obvious, they neither have any social security cover nor health insurance.Government attitude is also indifferent to these haplesspeople who toil throughout life to bring smiles to others. Another itchy statement came from The Commercial Theatre Association to close all theatre activity on Monday night to show reverence to that late artiste. It would have been in the fitness of things, had said association announced that all the income from one night wouldbe given to the bereaved family.Our approach must be positive and constructive. Only mourning will not fillempty bellies. Similarly artists should look forward to establish some social security fund as well as contribute to insurance schemes forrainy days. IFTIKHAR SHAHEEN MIRZA Islamabad