

The federal government had assured him that it would help and the Sindh government also stepped in, sanctioning Rs40 million for his treatment. The veteran actor's medical condition had become a subject of national concern last month after he made a video appeal to Prime Minister Imran Khan to help him secure a visa to travel abroad for medical treatment. He was also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as a comedian, actor and producer in the entertainment industry. has detailed his most tumultuous life in his new memoir, A Tale of Two Omars: A Memoir of Family, Revolution, and Coming Out During the Arab Spring.

Sindh Finance Department has written a letter to the Finance Division in this regard.
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He received ten Nigar Awards and remains the only actor to receive four Nigar Awards in a single year. The last hitch in the airlifting of legendary actor Omar Sharif to the United States has been resolved as the Sindh government has given approval for the release of funds needed to bear the air ambulance expenses, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday. Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. Comedy King Umer Sharif has passed away ARY News 12.2M subscribers Subscribe 780K views 1 year ago UmerSharif Legend Comedian UmerSharif Legend Comedian BreakingNews Comedy King Umer. Two of his popular comedy stage plays were Bakra Qistoon Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Ha. He started his career as a stage performer using the name Umer Zarif but later renamed that to Umer Sharif. Sharif's son Jawad Umer and other friends of the late TV legend had received the body at the airport. The plane carrying his body had left Munich for Istanbul on Tuesday before completing the subsequent journey to Pakistan. Sharif's death at the age of 66 while undergoing medical treatment in Germany on Saturday had grieved the nation, with condolences pouring in from different circles including politicians, showbiz figures, and TV stars from across the border.Īccording to aviation officials, Turkish Airlines Flight TK-708 took off from Istanbul at 12:53 am, while the scheduled flight landed at Karachi Airport at around 5:33 am. The casket carrying his body was draped in a Pakistani flag and was taken to Edhi morgue before being transported to his residence. He was buried next to the grave of Shireen Jinnah, sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah & Fatima Jinnah, at the Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard.Įarlier in the day, his body was brought to Karachi from Istanbul for the final rites. Sharif's death was confirmed to by Arts Council of Pakistan's. Legendary comedian Umer Sharif was laid to rest after his funeral prayers were offered at a park in Karachi's Clifton with hundreds of people in attendance. Legendary comedian Umer Sharif passed away in Germany on Saturday after battling serious health problems.
