Legendary actor Abid Kashmiri passes away

Legendary actor Abid Kashmiri passed away after a brief illness in Lahore. He was 74. The deceased is survived by two sons and two daughters. Abid Kashmiri was born on May 4, 1950 in Lahore. He acted in hundreds of TV dramas, stage and films. He used to rule the hearts of the fans due to his spontaneous comic acting. In 1988, he was awarded Nigar Award for Best Comedy Actor for film 'Bazar-e-Husn'. Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider Khan expressed deep grief and sorrow over his sad demise. Source: Radio Pakistan