Umer Shareef – You will be missed dearly
(1955 – 2021)
We bid farewell to an era, a legend, a creator of uncomplicated funny moments who provided comic relief to many at a time when comedy wasn’t even a thing.
Umer Sharif can be called the funny man who made the awam laugh. His take on events was both simple yet hilarious enough to tease a chuckle of the most sedate, sober, no nonsense Pakistani uncle or aunt. He wasn’t your Swinery or even Ali Gul Pir. He came at a time when comedy was still being defined as a stand up act. His take on the ordinary was extra ordinarily simple, yet cracked up many as he sought to entertain a crowd that was not just Pakistani, but across the border as well.
Prime Minister Imran Khan sent his condolences and recalled his services to the entertainment industry
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.
Other than President Arif Alvi & Prime Minister Imran Khan, many notable celebrities have mourned his passing.
Mahira Khan tweeted:
You shall always always be remembered.. thank you for laughter. Rest in peace.. Umar Shareef. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Actor Humayun Saeed tweeted:
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.
Actress Yumna Zaidi expressed her condolences
What a heart wrenching news. King of comedy who made us smile has left us crying. #umarsharif#RIP
Bilal Abbas Khan expressed his condolences & retweeted film maker Nabeel Qureshi’s tweet:
I would request everyone & @GovtofPakistan to prepare for #UmerSharif state funeral, the legend deserve that for sure, may Allah give him highest place in jannah, aameen
Pakistani actress Sana Javed wrote:
Thank you for the laughs….you will live forever. Rest In Peace Legend.
And More Heartfelt Condolences
Cricket Mohammad Hafeez tweeted his condolences
Celebs from across the border were equally saddened
The Indian celeb Kapil Sharma posted a tribute to Sharif. “Alvida legend 🙏may your soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 #UmerShareef,” he wrote.
And then this! Journalist Faizan Lakhani tweeted:
When I first visited India in 2005 to cover #PAKvIND ODI series, a journalist there invited me for dinner at his home, while discussing other things at table, his mother had requested me to send them recordings of all #UmarSharif‘s shows along with recordings of Tanhaiya.
Comedian Umer Sharif belonged to Karachi, he was born in 1955. He started his career at the age of 14 with stand up comedy. He gradually took on widespread popularity, especially amongst the masses in 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. He has worked as a director, producer, actor and television personality.
In an era of thought-provoking, sombre content, Umer Sharif gave the people uncomplicated fun! His stage plays — Bakra Qiston Per and Buddha Ghar Pe Hai were played on audio cassettes in shops and homes in Lahore and blaring through the speakers installed in minibuses (W-11) in Karachi. (Dawn News)
He received the National Award for Best Director and ‘Best Actor’ in 1992 for the superhit film Mr 420. He was also the host of the hugely popular Geo TV show called The Shareef Show.
Umer Sharif passed away in Germany on Saturday October 2nd. 2021. He was 66. He was suffering from several ailments and was admitted to a hospital in Germany when his health deteriorated further en route to USA.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal, shared the news of Sharif’s death.
“With deep sorrow it is announced that Mr. Umer Sharif has passed away. In #Germany. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our CG is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way.”
We bid farewell to a legend who made us laugh throughout his life. Condolences are still pouring in as we write. May he live on in our hearts forever.
