Pakistani actor Qavi Khan

Pakistani Veteran actor Qavi Khan, 80, died on Sunday due to cancer in Canada.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [PNCA](/topic/pnca)) auditorium, Islamabad to honour Qavi Khan's achievements and celebrate the veteran actor's contribution to Pakistani cinema and television. [Qavi](/topic/qavi)Khan, a Yousufzai Pathan, is known for being one of the first actors on Television. [Qavi Khan](/topic/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](/topic/arts-council-karachi). He also worked in over 200 films and TV plays since the mid-1960s.

Qavi Khan appeared in over 200 films and was honoured with Pakistan's top acting and civilian awards.

During his storied career, he appeared in over 200 films and was honoured with top acting and civilian awards. - Qavi Khan began his career as a child, with Radio Pakistan in Peshawar. Legendary Pakistani actor Qavi Khan, who was being treated for a kidney disease in Canada, has died aged 80, Dawn newspaper reported.

Politicians, actors and singers have shared tributes to the renowned TV and film star on social media.

He also starred in many television shows, including drama series Andhera Ujala. His sentiments were shared by other Pakistani personalities including singer Ali Zafar, who referred to Khan as “an institution in himself” and said he “deserves a state funeral”. Khan was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance in 1980 and then with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award, the third-highest civilian honour in the country, in 2012.

The actor was undergoing treatment in Canada and passed away due to prolonged illness. Born in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan, he began his career with Radio ...

Saddened to learn of the passing of famous actor Qavi Khan. 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. However, Qavi Khan was bound to his roots and stayed in Pakistan for most of his life. The actor was undergoing treatment in Canada and passed away due to prolonged illness. New Delhi: Veteran Pakistani actor Qavi Khan has passed away at the age of 80.

Khan, who was born in Peshawar, began his acting career in the 1960s and has appeared in a number of popular TV dramas, including “Dhoop Kinare,” “Ankahi,” “ ...

He was last seen in Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, which also starred superstars Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa. Khan had received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Nigar Awards, and Pride of Performance for his outstanding achievements in the industry. He was also a well-known figure in Pakistani theater and appeared in over 200 films.

Qavi Khan appeared in over 200 films and was also honoured with several acting and civilian awards in Pakistan.

He prayed that may God rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the members of the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. He was an institution in himself and deserves a state funeral. May he rest in peace.

He passed away in Canada at the age of 80 while being treated for a kidney-related disease.

“Saddened to learn of the passing of famous actor Qavi Khan. In 1964, he started working at Pakistan Television, becoming one of its early stars. Former prime minister Imran Khan also expressed condolences on his death. Actors Usman Mukhtar and Yasir Hussain also paid tribute to the late actor. Fahad Mustafa and Sajal Aly consider themselves “blessed” and “fortunate” to have gotten the chance to work next to the “maestro”. [Stars pay tribute to the ‘institution’ that was veteran actor Qavi Khan](https://images.dawn.com/news/1191583/stars-pay-tribute-to-the-institution-that-was-veteran-actor-qavi-khan)

Pakistani actor Qavi Khan passes away at 80 after battling cancer. He was a veteran in the entertainment industry and was recognized with numerous awards ...

Qavi Khan will always be remembered for his immense contribution to the entertainment industry in Pakistan. However, he had to leave the project due to his ill health. The news was confirmed by Muhammad Ahmad Shah, President of Arts Council Karachi, who stated that the celebrated actor had been living in Canada for his treatment and was believed to be suffering from cancer.

Veteran Pakistani actor Qavi Khan breathed his last at the age of 80 in Canada. Imran Khan and Adnan Siddiqui mourned his loss.

He has also directed films in his illustrious career. He married in 1968 and had four children. Actors Imran Ashraf Awan, Sami Khan, Farhan Saeed, Ali Zafar, Usman Mukhtar and Yasir Hussain also paid tribute. As a colleague and friend, I was struck by his unwavering dedication to his work and his kindness towards others. Former prime minister Imran Khan expressed condolences on Qavi Khan's death. Advertisement