Toronto, 6 March 2023 (GNP): Veteran TV actor, Qavi Khan has passed away at the age of eighty due to prolonged illness in Canada where he was admitted for his treatment however, he breathed his last yesterday.
Young Qavi Khan began his professional life at Radio Pakistan Peshawar. He later became a television celebrity from there and travelled to Pakistan. He was one of the few performers who saw the demise of the film business firsthand after beginning his career in PTV and Lollywood films in 1964.
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His acting credits include Fishar, Andhera Ujala, Lahore Gate, Mutthi Bhar Mitti, Cinderella, Betiyan, and Dure Shahwar, among countless more. Furthermore, he carved out a unique position for himself in Pakistani cinema, appearing in titles like Muhabbat Zindagi Hai, Chand Suraj, Sarfrosh, Kalay Chor, Zameen Aasman, and Pari. His every performance captivated the viewers.
Qavi Khan’s death is a great loss for the country and its entertainment industry. Celebrities and other personalities have spoken out after hearing the news of his passing. Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) took to Twitter to post his tribute to the veteran actor:
Saddened to learn of the passing of famous actor Qavi Khan. My prayers & condolences go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 5, 2023
On the other hand, Mirza Iqbal Baig, a Pakistani journalist tweeted his thoughts on his passing:
End of an era: Renowned actor Qavi Khan passes away at 80 https://t.co/JgiunyzjsG
— Mirza Iqbal Baig (@mirzaiqbal80) March 5, 2023
Meanwhile, Shaista Lodhi, a Pakistani television show host, wrote honourable words in his mention:
One of the most distinguished, accomplished,seasoned & respected actor of Pakistan. The man who stuck to acting all his life.i had never seen an actor as positive as him.
An Era ends today! May AllAh grant him in the highest place in Jannat. #QaviKhan pic.twitter.com/xt8z4tr47I— Dr. Shaista Lodhi (@IamShaistaLodhi) March 5, 2023
Dr. Arif Alvi, the current serving president of Pakistan and a politician also wrote in a tweet:
My condolences to the family and admirers of Television and Film Actor Mr. Qavi Khan. A performer par excellence.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
May his soul rest in peace.— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) March 5, 2023
Adnan Siddiqui, a famous Pakistani actor described the news of Qavi Khan’s death as ‘terrible’ as his passing is a ‘great loss’ for the Pakistan media industry:
https://twitter.com/adnanactor/status/1632463971595743232?s=20
