Pakistan’s comedy mogul, Omer Sharif passed away in Germany after prolonged illness. The veteran artist was traveling to the US for advanced treatment. He was 66.
Journalist Waseem Badami was one of the first few people to tweet about the news
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون..
عمر بھای ہم میں نہیں رہے 🙁 https://t.co/6vr9xl9shU— Waseem Badami (@WaseemBadami) October 2, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his deep grief and sorrow over his death
Saddened to learn of Umar Sharif’s passing. I had the good fortune of touring with him to raise funds for SKMT. He was one of our great entertainers and will be missed. My prayers & condolences go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 2, 2021
Soon after the sad news of his death, the entertainment fraternity took to social media and offered condolences to the family.
Mahira Khan
You shall always always be remembered.. thank you for laughter. Rest in peace.. Umar Shareef.
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ🤍 pic.twitter.com/LSGgUWvQ22
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) October 2, 2021
Humayun Saeed
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
Faisal Javed Khan
اللہ تعالیٰ عمر شریف بھائی کی مغفرت فرمائے اور انہیں جنت میں جگہ عطا فرمائے – اللہ تعالیٰ انکے خاندان اور لاکھوں چاہنے والوں کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے – عمر شریف ہمارے بچپن سے ہم سبکے چہروں پر مسکراہٹیں بکھیرتے رہے ہیں-انکا جانا ایک بہت بڑا نقصان ہے – https://t.co/Jj6OVo3tuw
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) October 2, 2021
Faysal Qureshi
Heartbroken to receive the devastating news of our very own king of comedy #UmerSharif. He was a true gem in our industry and nothing short of a legend amongst us. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah. Praying for his family during this difficult time.
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) October 2, 2021
Ali Zafar
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
Osman Khalid Butt
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
The legendary Umer Sharif is no more.
Here’s to the King of Comedy.
May you get the highest place in Jannah.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) October 2, 2021
Saba Qamar
Saddened to learn about the passing of Umer Shareef Saab. Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we return. My deepest condolences to His family and Fans.#UmerShareef
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) October 2, 2021
Fakhr-e-Alam
Thank you for the laughs….you will live forever. Rest In Peace Legend. 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/Omy0jO0QEB
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 2, 2021
Yumna Zaidi
What a heart wrenching news 😭 King of comedy who made us smile has left us crying. #umarsharif #RIP pic.twitter.com/rfmv2n9peJ
— Yumna Zaidi (@yumnazaidiactor) October 2, 2021
Adnan Siddique
#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
Mohib Mirza
The King 👑
Generations will remember your comic timing…Rest in peace.
Sirf aaj aap ne aanso diye warna tu hamesha hansaya hi tha.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
#UmerShareef #RestInPeace— Mohib Mirza (@mohibmirza) October 2, 2021
Aijaz Aslam
It’s heartbreaking 💔 to hear about the death of sir #UmerSharif , the man who made people laugh all his life is no more with us , May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah #UmerSharif #RestInPeace #Rip
— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) October 2, 2021
Juggan Kazim
Devastated to hear that comedy legend #UmarSharif has passed away. Inna lillahe wa inna elaihe rajeoon.
We are all poorer today without his wit and wisdom to guide us. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7rHYCzKKsm
— Juggun Kazim (@JuggunKazim) October 2, 2021
Sharmila Sahibah Faruqui
There will never be another Omar Shareef… a legend… an icon.. May he rise in jannat… pic.twitter.com/j8fr6rIZm9
— Sharmila Sahibah faruqui S.I (@sharmilafaruqi) October 2, 2021
Zara Noor Abbas
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
Mansha Pasha
Umar Sharif will be remembered. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/DxC93hap1H
— Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) October 2, 2021
Shaan Shahid
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
Shahzad Roy
If you were in his company he would never let you get sad or down. The way he used to see the world was very different from most of us and that could be witnessed in his performances. You will be missed Sir #umarsharif
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) October 2, 2021
Fizza Ali Meerza
Huge Loss !!
Umar Sharif Sahib has left us for the eternal life!
This world won’t be the same without the King of comedy.#umarsharif #pleasegive #statefuneral #Legend #Kingofcomedy— Fizza Ali Meerza (@fizza999) October 2, 2021
Nabeel Qureshi
The King of Comedy is no more… #OmarSharif passed away in Germany
Its so unfortunate that he had to go thru a lot in his last days, a legend had request govt for help & then delayed in air ambulance, caused a lot of damage to his health,I hope we learn something frm this loss— Nabeel Qureshi (@nabeelqureshi) October 2, 2021
Kapil Sharma
Alvida legend 🙏may your soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 #UmerShareef pic.twitter.com/ks4vS4rdL0
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) October 2, 2021
Mawra Hocane
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
Vasay Chaudhry
RIP Umar Saheb
May Allah grant you the highest ranks in jannat.#umarsharif pic.twitter.com/MWmAZ9DecR— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) October 2, 2021
Fahad Mustafa
Zainab Qayyum
Known as the “King of Comedy”, Shareef’s career spanned five decades that included nationwide hits such as Bakra Qistoon Pe, Buddha Ghar Pe Hai, Aao Sach Bolay, One Day Eid Match, Hum Sa Ho Toh Samne Aye, Yes Sir Eid No Sir Eid and Hub Sab Eik Hain. The most famous being Bakra Qiston Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Hai were played on cassettes in shops, homes and mini buses (W-11). Shareef also acted and directed successful films of which Mr. 420 was a bona fide hit.
May his soul rest in peace