According to several local media publications, Veteran comedian Umer Sharif passed away in Germany at 66. He is considered one of the greatest comedians in the sub-continent.
The Sindh government issued Rs 40 million for Umer Sharif’s treatment who was fighting for his life. The artist was travelling to the United States for treatment but was admitted to a German hospital on his way as he wasn’t fit to travel further in his current state.
He was due to travel last week but could not do so as he wasn’t stable enough to travel. Both federal and provincial governments assisted in moving the ailing artist to the United States.
Umer Sharif was a Pakistani actor, comedian, director, producer and television personality.
He began his career in the world of theatre at the age of 14 in 1974. His plays Bakra Qistoon Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Ha in 1989 were quite popular. Much of his popularity at the time came from recording his plays on audio cassettes and videotapes. His exponential talent further elevated his popularity so much that he garnered an audience in the neighbouring country.
In Lahore, he moved towards films. As an actor and a director, he succeeded in movies such as Mr 420, for example. Upon the arrival of the satellite TV and the development of the electronic medium, Umer moved to Karachi and was seen on several talk shows he hosted and continued with his plays.
He worked in showbiz for nearly 50 years and has performed in dozens of plays, stage theatres and live shows.
Celebrities from Industry Pour in their Condolences for the legendary comedian:
The King 👑
Generations will remember your comic timing…Rest in peace.
Sirf aaj aap ne aanso diye warna tu hamesha hansaya hi tha.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
#UmerShareef #RestInPeace— Mohib Mirza (@mohibmirza) October 2, 2021
Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed wrote in a tweet, “Deeply saddened to learn about Umer Sharif sb. He was, without any doubt, the ultimate comedy king. May Allah bless his soul. We will miss you, Umer bhai!”
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Deeply saddened to learn about Umer Sharif sb. He was without any doubt the ultimate comedy king. May Allah bless his soul. We will miss you Umer bhai! pic.twitter.com/2EUOv9FmNk
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) October 2, 2021
#UmerSharif sahib, you must be at peace now. You made us laugh so much and in end left all of us heartbroken. Go, regale the heaven with your jokes. pic.twitter.com/35kM7C4SIa
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) October 2, 2021
Yumna Zaidi said in a tweet, “What a heart-wrenching news King of comedy who made us smile has left us crying.”
What a heart wrenching news 😭 King of comedy who made us smile has left us crying. #umarsharif #RIP pic.twitter.com/rfmv2n9peJ
— Yumna Zaidi (@yumnazaidiactor) October 2, 2021
Fakhr-e-Alam tweeted, saying, “Thank you for the laughs….you will live forever. Rest In Peace Legend.”
Thank you for the laughs….you will live forever. Rest In Peace Legend. 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/Omy0jO0QEB
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 2, 2021
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar also took it to the micro-blogging site to pass her condolences. The star tweeted, “Saddened to learn about the passing of Umer Shareef Saab. Indeed we belong to Allah, and to Him, we return. My deepest condolences to His family and Fans.”
Saddened to learn about the passing of Umer Shareef Saab. Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we return. My deepest condolences to His family and Fans.#UmerShareef
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) October 2, 2021
Pakistani actor Osman Khalid Butt also tweeted to pass his condolences. He said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. The legendary Umer Sharif is no more. Here’s to the King of Comedy. May you get the highest place in Jannah.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
The legendary Umer Sharif is no more.
Here's to the King of Comedy.
May you get the highest place in Jannah.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) October 2, 2021
Popstar Ali Zafar said in a tweet that he is at a “complete loss of words on passing away of the legendary Umar Sharif Sahab. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah and give his family peace. Ameen.”
Complete loss of words on passing away of the legendary Umar Sharif sahab. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah and give his family peace. Ameen.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 2, 2021
In a tweet, Pakistani actress Faysal Quraishi said, “Heartbroken to receive the devastating news of our very own king of comedy #UmerSharif. He was a true gem in our industry and nothing short of a legend amongst us. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah. Praying for his family during this difficult time.”
Heartbroken to receive the devastating news of our very own king of comedy #UmerSharif. He was a true gem in our industry and nothing short of a legend amongst us. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah. Praying for his family during this difficult time.
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) October 2, 2021
اللہ تعالیٰ عمر شریف بھائی کی مغفرت فرمائے اور انہیں جنت میں جگہ عطا فرمائے – اللہ تعالیٰ انکے خاندان اور لاکھوں چاہنے والوں کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے – عمر شریف ہمارے بچپن سے ہم سبکے چہروں پر مسکراہٹیں بکھیرتے رہے ہیں-انکا جانا ایک بہت بڑا نقصان ہے – https://t.co/Jj6OVo3tuw
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) October 2, 2021
Sindh Government Issues Rs 40 Million for Umer Sharif, Reema’s Husband, to Perform Surgery in the US. Read the full story here:
According to Samaa, the Sindh government has issued Rs 40 million for actor and comedian Umer Sharif’s treatment, currently fighting for his life. The government also arranged an air ambulance for Sharif to fly out to the United States for a high-risk procedure.
Sindh Government Issues Rs 40 Million for Umer Sharif, Reema’s Husband to Perform Surgery in the US
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