![]() ![]() The way he used to see the world was very different from most of us and that could be witnessed in his performances. If you were in his company he would never let you get sad or down. He said that no one could be sad or bored in Omer Sharif's company. “The way Omer Sharif used to see the world was very different from most of us and that could be witnessed in his performances,” singer and activist Shehzad Roy tweeted. This is a big loss for Pakistan and India.” The stand-up comedian recalled memories from his show in Dubai with Omer Sharif. “He was our teacher, he taught us so much, I am lucky that I have shared the stage with him,” he said. Indian comedian Raju Shrivastav said it was “difficult” for him to cope with news of Omer Sharif's death. Do not try to find them in anyone else in the industry.” These are artists you can never see again. “We were planning for a show, Omer Sharif and Jhonny Lever Night, in the USA before the pandemic but it couldn’t happen due to his health condition,” he said. Indian actor and comedian Johnny Lever said that there was no one like Omer Sharif and no one could fill the void he has left in entertainment industry. “Every line from his show was lauded by the audience. She recalled the memory of Omer Sharif’s show in India on Sony TV. “I used to get requests from people abroad asking for DVDs of Omer Sharif’s stage shows which were a big gift for people living overseas,” she said. Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf called it a “big loss in history” while speaking to SAMAA TV. Satirist and writer Anwar Maqsood expressed his grief on the demise of Omer Sharif in the follwoing words: “He made so many people laughed. “Goodbye legend! May your soul rest in peace,” Indian comedian and TV show host Kapil Sharma tweeted.Īlvida legend ?may your soul Rest In Peace ? #UmerShareef /ks4vS4rdL0 Some of the actors and signers have spoken to SAMAA TV to share their grief over the loss. Social media flooded with reaction after the news of his death was reported. In 1989-90, two of his comedy stage plays Bakra Qiston Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Hai were bumper box office hits in Pakistan and India, while his film Mr 420 is regarded as one of the most successful films ever made in Pakistan.Leading names of the entertainment industry from both Pakistan and India have expressed grief over the demise of legendary Omer Sharif. He became a rage when he turned to host late-night shows on television. He also produced, directed and acted in two big movies. The actor, who started his career at 14 with stand-up comedy, has worked in around 60 stage comedies, and television shows. He also visited India many times to participate in award ceremonies and shows. He gained unparalleled popularity in the 1980s and '90s in India and Pakistan as a comedian, actor, director, producer and stage artist. When videos and pictures of an ailing Umer were shared earlier this month on social media, many celebrities and politicians pushed for the government to step in for his treatment. Known as the King of Comedy, Umer underwent a bypass procedure last year but his condition deteriorated. “My father, who has been in a private hospital for the last few weeks due to a heart problem and other complications, has finally left (for the US) this morning and was taken to the Jinnah International Airport in an ambulance with a full medical team,” Jawad said, as per a report in PTI. His son Jawad confirmed that Umar and his wife, Zareen, left in air ambulance IFA 264 for Washington DC on Tuesday. Earlier this week, Umer left in an air ambulance for the US, where he was scheduled to undergo an intensive life-saving cardiac surgery. ![]()
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