Pakistani actor Qavi Khan passes away at 80

Qavi Khan, a celebrated actor and recipient of the Pride of Performance award, died in Canada on Sunday. The news was confirmed by Muhammad Ahmad Shah, President of Arts Council Karachi. He was 80 and is survived by four children. Qavi had been living in Canada for his treatment and was believed to be suffering from cancer.


According to the reports, the son of the legendary actor, Adnan Qavi said that the time and date of the funeral will be announced later.



Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief over the death of actor Qavi Khan. He termed it an irreparable loss to the arts sector and prayed for the departed soul. He further added that Khan's talent was recognised by the state with awards such as Sitara-e-Imtiaz and President’s Pride of Performance. He excelled in films, TV, stage and radio.


Qavi Khan, a Yousufzai Pathan, is known for being one of the first actors on Television. Born in Peshawar, he began his career with Radio Pakistan before moving to Lahore. He also worked in over 200 films and TV plays since the mid-1960s. His most notable work includes the police drama serial Andhera Ujala and TV drama Lakhon Mian Teen. His contribution to the entertainment industry is immense and he will always be remembered.


In March 2011, an event was held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium, Islamabad to honour Qavi Khan's achievements and celebrate the veteran actor's contribution to Pakistani cinema and television. Some of his well-known works are Saheliyan (2016), Farz (2017), Khaani (2017) and Meri Shehzadi (2022-23).

FAQ

1-Which was Qavi Khan's last film?
‘Meri Shehzadi’ was the last film of Qavi Khan.


2-Which are the notable works of Qavi Khan?
‘Andhera Ujala’ and ‘Lakhon Mian Teen’ are the notable works of Qavi Khan.