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Pakistan's comedy legend Umer Sharif passes away, Anupam Kher, Randeep Hooda, Kapil Sharma offer condolences

Updated on: 04 October,2021 09:35 PM IST  |  Karachi
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The veteran comedian, actor, producer and television personality had been battling for his life and was critically ill since last year

Pakistan's comedy legend Umer Sharif passes away, Anupam Kher, Randeep Hooda, Kapil Sharma offer condolences

Anupam Kher and Kapil Sharma. Pics/Sameer Markande, Suresh Karkera

Pakistan's celebrated comedian Umer Sharif passed away on Saturday in Germany where he was admitted to a hospital after his condition deteriorated while being flown to the US on an air ambulance to undergo a life-saving heart procedure. He was 66. The veteran comedian, actor, producer and television personality had been battling for his life and was critically ill since last year.


Earlier this month, his family sought help from Prime Minister Imran Khan's Office to arrange a health visit to the US. His departure through the air ambulance was delayed by a day or two as doctors at the private hospital where he was admitted in Karachi were reluctant to give him a clearance to undertake such a long journey.


Bollywood celebrities Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma and Jaaved Jaaferi, Randeep Hooda offered condolences on social media.


 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Sharif, who was married thrice, was accompanied on the air ambulance by his third wife, Zareen, when he passed away. Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. 420. He also received 10 Nigar Awards and so far, he is 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 a comedian, actor and producer in the entertainment industry.

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