Pakistan’s comedy legend Umer Sharif passes away at 66

Pakistan’s celebrated comedian Umer Sharif handed away on Saturday in Germany the place he was admitted to a hospital after his situation deteriorated whereas being flown to the US on an air ambulance to bear a life-saving coronary heart process. He was 66. The veteran comic, actor, producer and tv persona had been battling for his life and was critically ailing since final yr.

Earlier this month, his household sought assist from Prime Minister Imran Khan‘s Workplace to rearrange a well being go to to the US.

His departure via the air ambulance was delayed by a day or two as docs on the personal hospital the place he was admitted at in Karachi had been reluctant to offer him a clearance to undertake such an extended journey.

Sharif, who was married thrice, was accompanied on the air ambulance by his third spouse, Zareen, when he handed away.

His loss of life was met with fast shock and grief in Pakistan with Prime Minister Khan main the condolence messages for the comic legend.

Arts Council of Pakistan’s president Ahmed Shah mentioned he acquired the information about Sharif’s loss of life after chatting with his household.

“Sure, he handed away whereas in Germany. God grant him peace as he had been present process numerous well being issues since final yr,” Shah informed PTI.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany Dr Mohammad Faisal mentioned in a tweet: “With deep sorrow, it’s introduced that Mr Umer Sharif has handed away in Germany. Our deepest condolences to his household and buddies. Our CG (Consulate Normal) is current on the hospital to help the household in each means”.

Prime Minister Khan mentioned that he was saddened to find out about Sharif’s demise.

Khan mentioned that he had “the nice fortune” of touring with the comic to lift funds for a hospital.

“He was considered one of our (best) entertainers and will likely be missed,” he mentioned.

The federal and Sindh provincial governments had organized an air ambulance to ship him to Washington to bear an pressing life-saving coronary heart process. Khan had sanctioned 40 million Pakistan Rupees for his therapy.

Sharif, who had undergone two coronary heart bypass surgical procedures, left on the air ambulance on September 28. Nonetheless, his situation deteriorated on the best way and he was admitted to a hospital throughout a stopover in Germany.

The comic, who was born on April 19, 1955, gained unparalleled recognition within the 80s, 90s and after 2000 and was equally well-liked in Pakistan and India.

He visited India a number of instances to participate in award ceremonies, reside reveals and seem on tv reveals.

Some critics even regard him as one of many best observational, stand-up, improvisational and character comedians produced within the subcontinent.

Sharif, who began his profession on the age of 14 years with stand-up comedy, has executed round 60 stage comedy reveals and different tv reveals, and likewise produced, directed and acted in two motion pictures.

He turned a rage when he turned to internet hosting late evening reveals on tv.

In 1989/90, two of his comedy performs — Bakra Qiston Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Hai — had been bumper field workplace hits in Pakistan and India whereas his movie Mr 420 is thought to be some of the profitable movies ever made in Pakistan.

Sharif acquired nationwide awards for finest director and finest actor in 1992 for Mr. 420. He additionally acquired 10 Nigar Awards and up to now, he’s the one actor to obtain 4 Nigar Awards in a single yr.

He was additionally a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as comic, actor and producer within the leisure business.

In the meantime, actors from each India and Pakistan began paying tributes to the comedy legend on social media.

“Alvida legend… might your soul Relaxation In Peace #UmerShareef,” Indian actor-comedian Kapil Sharma wrote on Twitter alongside Shareef’s {photograph}.

Actor Randeep Hooda posted, “Thanks for the nice laughs… Relaxation in applause #umarsharif”.

Actor-comedian Jaaved Jaaferi mentioned Sharif was not solely an incredible artiste but additionally a socially and morally aware human being.

“My coronary heart is so so heavy with the information that the extremely revered and legendary comic #UmerSharif bhai handed away as we speak. He not solely had a singular ‘andaz e bayaan’ however was additionally a socially and morally aware human being…,” he tweeted.

Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui, Saba Qamar, Ali Zafar, Imran Abbas amongst others mentioned that Sharif’s demise was an incredible loss for the worldwide leisure business.

“#UmerSharif sahib, you have to be at peace now. You made us snicker a lot and in finish left all of us heartbroken. Go, regale the heaven together with your jokes,” Siddiqui tweeted.

Qamar wrote, “Saddened to study in regards to the passing of Umer Sharif… My deepest condolences to his household and followers.”

Zafar mentioned the icon’s passing away has left him heartbroken.

“Full lack of phrases on passing away of the legendary Umar Sharif sahab…,” he mentioned.

Abbas mentioned that no person can match as much as Sharif’s wit and sense of humour.

“Goodbye The King Of Comedy “Umer Sharif Sahab”! Looks like the chapter of Comedy is closed for good. Many will come and go however there was and can at all times be one and solely Umer Sharif. Really one of many greatest losses of our business quite our total nation,” he wrote.

Actor Shaan Shahid mentioned Shareef had the facility to make individuals neglect their worries.

“RIP Umar bhai… you made us snicker within the darkest of instances so we will neglect our worries… might your path to heaven be illuminated with the sunshine of pleasure you introduced us… it’s certainly an incredible loss for all of us,” he added.