Veteran actor Qavi Khan has passed away on Sunday. The 80-year-old renowned actor was in Canada for treatment of a prolonged illness, where he breathed his last.
Beloved #QaviKhan sb , Allah ke hawaley .
App jaisa na koi tha , na koi hai aur na koi hoga 💔
Will miss you dearly . pic.twitter.com/sWet6y8LBn— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) March 6, 2023
It was truly an honour sharing the screen with you sir 🙏🏽 إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ #QaviKhan pic.twitter.com/ve6mycE9Hc
— Arsalan Naseer (@ArslanNaseerCBA) March 5, 2023
Saddened to learn of the passing of famous actor Qavi Khan. My prayers & condolences go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 5, 2023
What a terrible news…Qavi Khan sahib’s stature in the industry will remain unmatched. For several of us, he was a living institution to learn not just acting but about life too. May Allah grant him highest place in jannah tul Firdous . Aameen🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/zezB1RR9gF
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) March 5, 2023
The great Qavi Khan sahab is no more. Though I never had the honor to work with him, his exemplary professionalism and humility were praised by everyone who had the privilege. He was an institution in himself and deserves a state funeral. May he rest in peace. #QaviKhan pic.twitter.com/5k6fUPypN2
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 6, 2023
One after the other. They're all going.
Hamaray bachpan k pyaray pyaray log. #QaviKhan sahab..
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون pic.twitter.com/M6oU8jzWYd— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 5, 2023
Qavi Khan is a legend of the Pakistani entertainment industry. Born on November 13, 1947, in Peshawar, Qavi Khan has worked in numerous Pakistani television dramas, films, and stage plays.
He started his career as a theatre artist in the 1960s and later moved to television in the 1970s. He gained recognition for his work in the TV drama Khuda Ki Basti, which was aired in 1974. He has since appeared in numerous TV dramas, including Dhoop Kinare, Andhera Ujala, Zanjeer, and Durr-e-Shehwar, among others.
Qavi Khan has also acted in several Pakistani films, including Ishq Khuda, Manto, and Actor in Law.
Qavi Khan was last seen on the big screen in the Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan starrer Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad. His last project was Meri Shehzadi, in which he played the grandfather of Urwa Hocane’s character. However, he left the show due to his failing health.
For his invaluable contributions to the industry, Qavi Khan was honored with numerous awards and accolades, including the presidential award, Pride of Performance, for his outstanding performance, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the LSA lifetime achievement award, and three Nigar awards. Khan gave the industry his identity, place, and precious memories.
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