“Alvida may your soul Rest In Peace #UmerShareef,” writes Kapil Sharma.
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Legendary Pakistani comedian Umer Sharif has passed away in Germany. Three days after his stay in Germany, the great comedian was expected to resume his travel to the United States (US) for medical treatment, but the departure postponed due to critical condition, according to media reports.
En route US, Umer Sharif admitted to hospital in Germany after health deteriorates
Umer Sharif had been admitted to a hospital in Germany’s Nuremberg on Wednesday after his health condition deteriorated during his flight to the United States. The comedian was diagnosed with multiple ailments including coronary conditions.
He was shifted to the hospital after the air ambulance carrying Umer Sharif made a scheduled landing in Germany.
Condolences pour in for Umer Sharif
Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was saddened to learn of Sharif’s passing. Taking to his Twitter account, he said that he had “the good fortune” of touring with the comedian to raise funds for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital.
“He was one of our [greatest] entertainers and will be missed,” he said.
“Legendary Umar Sharif sahab passed away. I have no words to express my sorrow & sadness. He has spread so much happiness & laughter in his lifetime to be remembered forever,” wrote former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday.
Indian comedian Kapil Sharma also bid a final goodbye to the legendary comedian.
“Alvida may your soul Rest In Peace Folded #UmerShareef,” wrote Kapil.
PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed his grief at the demise of Umer Sharif, recounting his contributions to the nation. Bilawal also went on to thank the deceased for re-defining comedy in Pakistan.
Celebrities, including those across the borders too, poured in their condolences for the comedian.
Comedian Shakeel Siddiqui dubbed Umer his elder brother. “We are deprived of a legendary comedian today,” he said.
Scriptwriter and director Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar expressed his grief in a heart-felt Twitter post on Saturday.
“Comedy King Omar Sharif dies in German hospital May Allah count him among his closest people.May Allah.”
Some of his applauded stage dramas of Umer Sharif include Bakra Qiston Pay Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1989), Dulhan Main Lekar Jaonga, Salam Karachi, Meri Bhi To Eid Karade, Nayee Aami Purana Abba, Yeh Hay Naya Tamasha and Yeh Hay Naya Zamana.
Umer Sharif was born on April 19, 1955, in an Urdu speaking family in Liaquatabad, Karachi. The star was well-acclaimed as one of the biggest comedians in Asia.
He was born on April 19, 1955. He started his career as a stage performer using the name Umer Zarif but later renamed that to Umer Sharif. Two of his popular comedy stage plays were Bakra Qistoon Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Ha.
Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. 420. He received ten Nigar Awards and remains the only actor to receive four Nigar Awards in a single year.
He was also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as comedian, actor and producer in the entertainment industry.