Recipient of “Sitara i Imtiaz” and “Pride of Performance”, the legendary actor of TV and Cinema, Mr. Qavi Khan passed away yesterday on March 5 in Canada at the age of 80 after a brief illness.
Entire entertainment industry of Pakistan mourns the demise of iconic actor. Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Shaan Shahid, Ali Zafar, Adnan Siddiqui, Faysal Qureshi, Aijaz Aslam, Feroze Khan, Ali Rehman, Wahaj Ali, Sohail Ahmed, Vasay Chaudhry, Osman Khalid Butt, Nabeel Qureshi, Imran Ashraf and others took to their social media handles to express their grief.
An icon, an inspiration, an institute… Qavi sahab taught so many of us not just how to act but also how to embrace our passion by dedicating his own entire life to his one true love – acting. May Allah bless his soul
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون pic.twitter.com/Cpy8Zm9G4J
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 5, 2023
Saddened to hear the passing of legendary Qavi Saab. I am blessed, I get the opportunity to work alongside him in my last film QuaideAzam Zindabad. He was the maestro in his craft and such a genuine and pure soul.
(إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ) pic.twitter.com/Hg6mRPgQUK
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) 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
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
ھمارے پیارے محمد قوی خان رخصت ھو گئے۔ pic.twitter.com/nw6QrcL20g— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) March 5, 2023
deeply sorry to hear about the passing of veteran actor Qavi Khan. He was a true icon in the entertainment industry
May the memories of Qavi Khan’s life and work bring comfort to his loved ones and fans alike. May his soul rest in peace.
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.#qavikhan #legend #rip pic.twitter.com/NfnfqnR5Cw— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) March 5, 2023
عظیم انسان اور لاجواب لیجنڈری اداکار جناب مُحّمد قوی خان ہمیں چھوڑ کر اپنے ربِ کریم کے پاس چلے گئے 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
اناللہ وانا الیہ راجعون 🤲🤲🤲
— Sohail Ahmed (@realsohailahmed) March 5, 2023
RIP SIR, may AllAh grant you the highest place in Jannat. 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 !#Qavikhan pic.twitter.com/RJbRtE9ylr— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) March 5, 2023
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
To the legend Qavi Khan sahab. He was not just impeccable in his craft but you learned so much being in his company.
Truly a great loss.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 6, 2023
Nihayat khoobsurat aur khoobseerat insaan #QaviKhan sahab hum se juda hogaye, Allah tala jannat main aala maqaam ata farmaye, khoobsurat fankar aur us se bhi barh ker nihayat
ba ikhlaq, ba kirdar aur nihayat pyar kerne waley insan, lots of prayers for you sir until we meet again pic.twitter.com/ErLZmmXk18— Nabeel Qureshi (@nabeelqureshi) March 5, 2023
Great actor greater human is Gone
I am shattered pic.twitter.com/yBRQM28zLt— Imran Ashraf (@IamImranAshraf) March 5, 2023
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
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
It was truly an honour sharing the screen with you sir 🙏🏽 إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ #QaviKhan pic.twitter.com/ve6mycE9Hc
— Arslan Naseer (@ArslanNaseerCBA) March 5, 2023
Today we lost a legend. He was a great human being, a great actor. I learnt so much from you. I am lucky that I got the chance to share screen with you.
May Allah bless you the best in heaven.
Ameen.
We will miss you Qavi uncle. #qavikhan pic.twitter.com/OznsdvRydP— sami khan (@samikhan421) March 5, 2023
Qavi uncle, you were an exemplary person in all traits of life. A supreme legend yet soooo humble and loving. You will be missed Sir. May ALLAH grant you high ranks in Jannat ul firdous. Aameen. #QaviKhan pic.twitter.com/DAGGEeMH5p
— Ayaz Samoo (@AyazSamoo) March 6, 2023
Be it films tv or theater he played them like a tune .. the characters will live on in our ♥️…an artist of the people for the people . You sir will never be forgotten by the people .🇵🇰⭐️ may ALLAH 💯🤲🏻 bless his soul . pic.twitter.com/PpYn7IrVhw
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) March 5, 2023
Sajal Aly, Sana Javed, Amar Khan, Ushna Shah, Mansha Pasha, Ghana Ali, Zhalay Sarhadi, Ramsha Khan, Atiqa Odho, Hina Khwaja Bayat, Shaista Wahidi also took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the veteran artist.
#QaviKhan sb Allah taala apko bulad tareen darjaat ata farmayein. A Legend has gone,an era has ended,..Eternal peace !! pic.twitter.com/SHxxQFsUu1
— Amar khan (@iamamarkhan) March 5, 2023
Inalilahewainaelerajiun
It was always a dream to work with Qavi uncle. He was a highly respected and loved member of the fraternity, his legacy will live on.— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) March 6, 2023
Qavi Uncle was and will remain such an inspiration. Was so kind and so professional and passionate about the work we do. The first on set, gave his best till the last scene and he never complained if there were any delays. Absolute Legend. Will always miss him. #QaviKhan
— Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) March 5, 2023
انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون
RIP Qavi Khan Sb
Our industry lost a legend today
— Ramsha Khan (@ramshakofficial) March 5, 2023
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