Veteran comedian Umer Sharif, with a career spanning over five decades, passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Journalist Waseem Badami was one of the first few people to break the unfortunate news.
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون..
عمر بھای ہم میں نہیں رہے 🙁 https://t.co/6vr9xl9shU— Waseem Badami (@WaseemBadami) October 2, 2021
He had left Pakistan in an air ambulance for treatment in the US on Sept 28. However, his condition got critical on the way.
The veteran entertainer was admitted to a hospital during a stopover in Germany where is passed away. Pakistan’s ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal, also confirmed the news.
“With deep sorrow it is announced that Mr Umer Sharif has passed away in Germany,” he tweeted. “Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our CG is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way.”
With deep sorrow it is announced that Mr. Umer Sharif has passed away. In #Germany. Our deepest condolences to hie family and friends. Our CG is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way.
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) October 2, 2021
He who made everyone laugh, left the world grieving. Celebrities also shared heartfelt posts as tribute to the veteran comedian.
#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
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
True entertainer.. Gem of a person.. huge huge loss to our industry.
U will be missed Legend.#UmerSharif #GoodByeLegend pic.twitter.com/L8IJcoNURj
— Dr. Shaista Lodhi (@IamShaistaLodhi) October 2, 2021
اِنّا لِلّهِ وَاِنّا اِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْن💔😔 pic.twitter.com/I1DtSMYTFO
— Umair Jaswal (@umairjaswal) October 2, 2021
so many laughters.. so so many smiling hearts.. we will always remember you sir.. #UmerShareef sahab May Allah grant you eternal peace.. ❤️❤️❤️
Deepest condolences to the family ✨🤲🏻— MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) October 2, 2021
Goodbye The King Of Comedy “Umer Shareef Sahab”! Seems like the chapter of Comedy is closed for good. Many will come and go but there was and will always be one and only Umer Sharif. Truly one of the biggest losses of our industry rather our entire nation. pic.twitter.com/qK39pW9fED
— Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) October 2, 2021
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
Umer bhai…… pic.twitter.com/shFo1h1Vkl
— Sajjad Ali (@sajjad_official) October 2, 2021
RIP Umar bhai 💯🙏🏼♥️ you made us laugh in the darkest of times so we can forget our worries .. may your path to heaven be illuminated with the light of joy you brought us💯🙏🏼♥️ it is indeed a great loss for all of us 🇵🇰⭐️♥️🙏🏼💯 pic.twitter.com/kfDkCTBKmV
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) October 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/s_qamarzaman/status/1444229729586978817?s=20
انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون
The legend!! The king of comedy!! He will always be remembered. He’s the reason where so many comedians are standing right now. No words!! #umarsharif #legend #kingofcomedy pic.twitter.com/ywziQvQwAe
— Asad Siddiqui (@AsadSiddiqui_) October 2, 2021
I am not at loss of words. I know we are all dying. One day or the other. But what #umarsharif gave us, will be remembered till the end of times. A timeless legend succumbed to time. In the end, it’s all at the will of God.
انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) October 2, 2021
Rest in peace #UmarSharif #Rip pic.twitter.com/QKbhONNHPX
— Ahsan Khan (@Ahsankhanuk) October 2, 2021
Indian celebrities also bid a final goodbye to the legend.
Alvida legend 🙏may your soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 #UmerShareef pic.twitter.com/ks4vS4rdL0
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) October 2, 2021
My heart is so so heavy with the news that the highly respected and legendary comedian #UmerSharif bhai passed away today. He not only had a unique ‘andaz e bayaan’ but was also a socially and morally conscious human being. May Allaah(swt) have mercy on and bless his soul 🤲🏽
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) October 2, 2021
Inna lillahe wa inna elayeh raajeon… Alwida Umer sharif Bhai 🤲 you will never be forgotten 💔 #UmerSharif pic.twitter.com/jWh4lYASBY
— Ali Asgar (@kingaliasgar) October 2, 2021
Renowned singer @dalermehndi offer condolences on the death of legendary Pakistani comedian #UmerSharif.
While thanking @ImranKhanPTI for his help, Daler said, "Main Imran Bhaji ka Shukarguzar hun ki uunhonay bahut koshish ki."
Umer Sharif passed away in Germany today. pic.twitter.com/mJxE3hLwmN
— Ravinder Singh Robin ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ رویندرسنگھ روبن (@rsrobin1) October 2, 2021
He started his career as a stage actor in 1974 at the age of 14. The king of comedy’s stage plays including Bakra Qiston Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Hai found tremendous success in Pakistan as well as across the border.
He received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for his film Mr. 420. He also received ten Nigar Awards and remains the only actor to acquire four Nigar Awards in a single year.
May his soul rest in peace.
