![]() ![]() ![]() An oceanliner is preparing to depart an English port and, among other things, a dockside band is tuning up. The first shots cut in after the (swiftly flashed) credits have ended, and we get our worldly bearings. In short, nothing and the essence of everything. On the soundtrack are noises similarly difficult to ascertain some suggest hammers falling, an unguessable project under construction, while in other select nanoseconds we seem to be listening to something beyond the normal range of hearing - the mutual brushing of atoms, perhaps, in an unimaginably microscopic space. The basic color is a beige-y grey, with now and then the merest hint of a diagonal band of something warmer attempting to form across the frame. Whether it's an out-of-focus image or something more elemental - say, the granules of the film emulsion itself - is hard to say. The opening credits of Richard Lester's "Juggernaut" (1974) play over a neutral backdrop that can just barely be detected as an undefined image rather than a simple blank screen. Jameson, Editor, Movietone News, 1971-81 Editor, Film Comment, 1990-2000: German ambassador to Pakistan, Bernhard Schlagheck, deemed Sharif's death "a tragic loss for the entertainment industry".From Richard T. Tragic loss for entertainment industry: German ambassador He also recalled that the Sindh government had played its part in trying to save his life. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed deep sorrow over Sharif's death, calling him "a great actor" and adding that his services for comedy will be remembered all over the world. Sharif's services for comedy will be remembered world over: Sindh CM “The late comedian gave a new dimension to the art of comedy in Pakistan and took it to new heights,” he said, adding that the services of the legendary star would be remembered for life.īilawal also conveyed his condolences to Sharif’s family and prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant "courage and fortitude" to the bereaved family. PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed "shock and grief" at Sharif's death. I pray that Allah grants Umer Sharif the highest place in Jannah." Sharif took comedy to new heights: Bilawal "I had met him numerous times and besides being a good artist, he was an excellent human being. Umer Sharif was big name in Pakistan's film, television and theatre. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail paid tribute to the deceased, saying: "The one who used to spread smiles on people's faces has left everyone grieving today. ![]() He who made everyone smile, today leaves us grieving: Imran Ismail He was also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as comedian, actor and producer in the entertainment industry. He received ten Nigar Awards and remains the only actor to receive four Nigar Awards in a single year. Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. Two of his popular comedy stage plays were Bakra Qistoon Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Ha. ![]() He started his career as a stage performer using the name Umer Zarif but later renamed that to Umer Sharif. Sharif had suffered a heart attack in August and according to his close friend, Pervaiz Kaifi, he had gone through two heart bypasses. READ: ' You inspired generations': Entertainment industry bids a tearful farewell to the legendary Umar Sharif The federal government had assured him that it would help and the Sindh government also stepped in, sanctioning Rs40 million for his treatment. The veteran actor's medical condition became a subject of national concern after he made a video appeal to PM Imran to help him secure a visa to travel abroad for medical treatment. However, his condition deteriorated on the way and was admitted to a hospital during a stopover in Germany. Sharif had boarded an air ambulance for treatment at a hospital in the US on Sept 28. ![]()
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