Pakistani celebrities express sorrow over Abid Ali's tragic demise

Tributes started pouring in from the entertainment industry when news of his passing was confirmed.

Senior actor, Abid Ali passed away last night in Karachi due to a liver disease. He was 67.

The news was confirmed by one of his three daughters, Rahma Ali on Facebook:

Tributes started pouring in for the legend who worked with many prominent actors during his noteworthy career:

Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali, who worked with him in Diyar-e-Dil wrote how he's truly irreplaceable

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إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون There will never be anyone like you. Your loss is unfathomable. Allah aap ko jannat-ul-firdaus mai muqam ataa farmaye. Khuda hafiz, Agha jaan. May you rest in peace.

A post shared by Osman Khalid Butt (@aclockworkobi) on Sep 5, 2019 at 12:40pm PDT

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Huge loss to our industry today. Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Sir Abid Ali. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him in Diyar e Dil and will cherish that experience forever. Truly we have lost a legend today, someone who can never be replaced. May ALLAH bless him the highest rank in Jannah and give his family the strength to bear this tremendous loss, Ameen. Gone but never forgotten...😞

A post shared by Maya Ali (@official_mayaali) on Sep 5, 2019 at 11:31am PDT

Saba Qamar shared a picture from their project, Bunty I Love You

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Today our industry lost a gem. Words can surely not express the loss of Abid Ali Sir. Working with him in Bunty I love you was an unforgettable experience. He always brought so much light to everyone around him. Such a legend. You’ll be missed Sir #AbidAli #RestInPeaceAbidSir 💔

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Mawra Hocane said that Ali's talent will live on

Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat wrote that the fraternity will miss him

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‪Deeply saddened to hear about Abid Ali sahab’s death. A legendary actor and a man with a heart of gold. May Allah bless him with jannat and give his family, fans and our industry the strength to bear this tremendous loss. We will miss you sir and your work will never be forgotten‬

A post shared by Humayun Saeed (@saeedhumayun) on Sep 5, 2019 at 10:04am PDT

"You’ve been so much more than a mentor, and inspiration, a guide, a legend, a senior," shared Ali Rehman Khan

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إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ . Words cannot express the deep sorrow I feel on your passing. I am numbed and in disbelief. You have been kind, patient, encouraging. You’ve been so much more than a mentor, and inspiration, a guide, a legend, a senior. You have been a friend. The world will remember you as Abid Ali Saab, the greatest of us. For me, you will always be my Agha Jaan. . Farewell you lovely man. May you shine on brighter in heaven insha Allah. It has been the honour of my life to have worked alongside you, and to have been in your company. You will be missed. May Allah grant you the highest place in Jannah, ameen. #gonetosoon #abidali #aghajaan 😔

A post shared by Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) on Sep 5, 2019 at 1:50pm PDT

**Hareem Farooq uploaded a BTS video from Heer Maan Ja of the actor making her laugh**

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Still can’t believe you’re gone! From diyar e dil to heer maan ja, #abidali sir, you’ve been a mentor, a kind teacher, an inspiration, a friend and a huge supporter. You’ve always encouraged me to do my best. I will never forget the warmth and respect you gave me. Our country has not only lost a legend today but an asset aswell! The whole country mourns today. Words can’t describe how much you’ll be missed but the legacy you leave behind will live forever. Its been a pleasure and an honour to have worked with you, to learn so much from you. Thank you We all pray that Allah grants you the highest of ranks in Janat! Ameen You will always be my Agha jaan 💔

A post shared by Hareem Farooq (@hareemfarooq) on Sep 5, 2019 at 10:25pm PDT

Gohar Rasheed said his legacy has inspired millions of actors like himself

Adnan Sami was deeply saddened to hear about Ali's passing

He was an artist who has "made permanent space in our hearts and mind" said Shaan Shahid

Haroon Shahid worked with the legend on his first drama serial, Tajdeed e Wafa

Faysal Qureshi shared how this is indeed a very sad moment for everyone

Mehreen Jabbar wrote how she had the honour of working with him back in 1998 and again, 20 years later in Dil Kiya Karey

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Legendary actor Abid Ali saab. Rest In Peace. Had the honor of working with him in 1998 and then 20 years later in the serial Dil Kiya Karey. May his family find strength. #abidali

A post shared by Mehreen Jabbar (@mehreenjabbarofficial) on Sep 5, 2019 at 10:29am PDT

Ayesha Omar penned how she's eternally grateful for all that she learnt from him

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RIP great legend. Eternally grateful for all your contributions to the industry and to the country.... and for everything I learnt from you, in your gentle, majestic presence... 🙏🌟💔 you will be missed dearly. #rip #abidali #pakistaniactor #greatlegends

A post shared by Ayesha Omar (@ayesha.m.omar) on Sep 5, 2019 at 4:07pm PDT

May he rest in peace and power. The Pakistani entertainment industry has truly lost an icon.

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Sameer

Sep 06, 2019 12:24pm

He was amongst the few geniunely competent people in this industry. Good man with an honest concious,

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Daskalos

Sep 06, 2019 01:13pm

RIP. Deeply saddened by the demise of Pakistan's TV superstar Abid Ali. A huge loss. Many blessings for him and his bereaved family ameen.

Qadoos Ahmed

Sep 06, 2019 01:57pm

May his soul rest in peace and Jannat, and give his family the strength the tremendous loss. Ameen.

Jarhead

Sep 06, 2019 02:11pm

Rest in Peace. He was truly a legend, unlike most of the over-hyped lot these days.

Ali Vazir BBTT

Sep 06, 2019 03:09pm

We all are indeed extremely saddened. Definitely, it is because he was a great human being apart from a gem of the entertainment industry. Inna Lillahe wa inna ilaihe rajeoon. The best lesson to learn is to try to give the best in whatever field one is attached to.

Bihari Khan

Sep 06, 2019 03:46pm

Pakistan is full of legends and shaheeds.

chengez k

Sep 06, 2019 06:16pm

He remained Dilawar of WAARIS all his life !!!!

Sarfraz

Sep 06, 2019 07:22pm

I first remember him from 80’ s dramas with firdaus Jamal etc then 90’s being Reema and Madiha shah’s father and the last project with Hareem ‘heer maan ja” May his soul Rest In Peace.

AZAM AKBAR

Sep 06, 2019 08:24pm

Rest In Peace.

sixes

Sep 07, 2019 07:16am

Very sad to hear sudden demise of great Abid Ali sahib. What a great actor he was. A legend of the legends has left us by leaving great hollow in this industry. He was Pakistan TV superstar and will be remembered as a great contributor to the TV industry. A very fine actor whose legacy has inspired millions of people around the world. May he rest in peace. Aameen.

Madan

Sep 07, 2019 10:34am

Numbness and disbelief ! RIP