King of Comedy Umar Sharif remembered on his second death anniversary

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Renowned actor, King of Comedy, TV and stage personality, Umar Sharif was remembered on his second death anniversary on Monday.

He was born on April 19, 1960 in Karachi, Umar Sharif started his career from Karachi as a stage performer at the age of 19 in 1974. Some of his popular comedy stage plays include 'Bakra Qistoon Pe' and 'Buddha Ghar Pe Hy'. 'Mr 420', 'Mr Charlie', 'Ghunda Raj', 'Laat Sahab', 'Kundan', 'But Shikan' and 'Chand Babu' were some of his movies.

Umar Sharif received national awards for the Best Director and Best Actor in 1992. He was the only actor to receive four Nigar Awards in a single year. He also received three Graduate Awards.

Umar Sharif was also a recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan. He died on October 2,2021 in Germany due to a protected illness.