‘One of the finest actors’: Twitter reacts as veteran actor Ali Ejaz passes away
Veteran actor Ali Ejaz passed away in Lahore due to cardiac arrest today.
Ejaz kick-started his career in 1967 and received critical acclaim for his role in comedy drama series Khawaja and Sons. He was also a recipient of the President’s Pride of Performance award, which he received in 1993.
Ali worked in 106 movies throughout his career, 84 of which were Punjabi, 22 in Urdu and 1 in Pashto. Among his most acclaimed work is Nisaniyat, Dubai Chalo, Dada Ustad, Pyar Da Palla, Bhaiyyan Di Jori, Yamla Jutt, Bad Nalo Badna.
Social Media is offering condolences and also sharing their favourite memories of the veteran actor
‘He was one of the finest actors of Pakistan and a genius performer’
Really sad to hear #AliEjaz sir is no more. He was one of the finest actors of Pakistan and a genius performer. Exceptional talent in Film, Drama & Theater. Our industry has lost a gem, a man who gave life to so many characters beyond imagination. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace pic.twitter.com/VNpGtMM5xX
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) December 18, 2018
‘The first TV character I tried to impersonate was his Khawaja Sahab from ‘Khawaja and Sons”
RIP Ali Ejaz Sb, the first TV character i tried to impersonate was his,Kh Sb from "khawaja & Sons".Some iconic work done by him in films like Dubai chalo,Sala Sahib,Choor Machaye Shoor.1 of the firsts n very few Tv actors who successfully shifted from Tv to films.#AliEjaz
— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) December 18, 2018
‘Khawaja and Sons was by far his best performance’
"Ab mai bolun k na bolun"
Khawaja and sons was by far one of his best performances.. A legendary stage TV and film actor Ali Ejaz has passed away today. He was honoured with the prestigious Presidential Pride of Performance on August 14, 1993..
Rest in peace.. #AliEjaz pic.twitter.com/40oilOWgjW— Ahsan Rizvi (@AhsanAbbasShah) December 18, 2018
‘May Allah Almighty grant them heaven and give patience to their family to bear this big loss’
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون
Just now came to hear about the sad demise of legendry Pakistani senior actor Ali Ejaz… may Allah Almighty grant them heaven & give patience to their family to bear this big loss. My condolence to all fans & the family.#AliEjaz pic.twitter.com/1suzV8mPQQ
— Munir Hussain (@Munir_Alive) December 18, 2018
‘One of our very best who brought smiles to so many faces’
For me he will always remain Khawaja Ferozdin from “Khwaja & Sons”. One of our very best who brought smiles to so many faces. May his soul rest in peace. #AliEjaz pic.twitter.com/DLQCA0GNXh
— Qasim Aziz (@QasimAziz1986) December 18, 2018
‘What a legend he was’
What a legend he was. Rest in peace. #AliEjaz #RIPAliEjaz https://t.co/Dmga0vbAVc
— Mahwash Ajaz (@mahwashajaz_) December 18, 2018
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