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Veteran actor Abid Ali breathed his last in Karachi at the age of 67 on Thursday evening, after suffering from a lung disease. He was under treatment at a private hospital for the last two months. He has three daughters, including singer Rahma Ali and actress Iman Ali.

Soon after Rahma announced the news of her father’s demise, condolences started to pour in over social media. Many celebrities took to Twitter and Instagram to bid farewell to the great actor and posted pictures of their work with him. They also acknowledged his immense contribution to the entertainment industry.

Humayun Saeed called him “a legendary actor and a man with a heart of gold.”

 

 

Read: End of an era: the iconic Abid Ali passes away in Karachi

Saba Qamar, who had worked with him in Bunty, I Love You, called it “an unforgettable experience. He always brought so much light to everyone around him.”

 

 

Feroze Khan remembered him in his prayers.

 

 

Zahid Ahmed called him “a legendary voice, a legendary actor.”

 

 

“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.” Rest In Peace. Legend Abid Ali you shall live on through your legacy- your family and your fraternity!” wrote Ali Kazmi.

 

 

Ali Rehman Khan, who has worked with Abid Ali in Diyar-e-Dil as well as his recently released movie Heer Maan Ja had so much to say.

 

 

 

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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 ?

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Hareem Farooq, Ali’s co-star in both ventures also took to Instagram to praise the star, “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,” she posted.  

 

 

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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 ?

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Ayesha Omar called him a ‘legend’.

 

 

 “Truly we have lost a legend today, someone who can never be replaced,” Maya Ali posted.

 

 

Sana Javed, Faysal Quraishi and Shaan Shahid also prayed for his departed soul.

 

 

 

 

 

Imran Ashraf Awan also shared the details of his last rites for those who want to attend his funeral.Â