Legendary comedian Umer Sharif passed away in Germany at the age of 66 on Saturday, his family and the government confirmed. Born in 1955 in Karachi, Sharif started off as a comedian in stage dramas in 1974. PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed “shock and grief” at Umer Sharif’s death. Sources reveal that Bilawal also conveyed his condolences to Umer Sharif’s family. It merits mention that Umer Sharif received national awards for Best Director and Best Actor in 1992 for Mr. 420.

Source: Pakistan Today October 02, 2021 09:22 UTC