Anwar Ali, a popular, Pakistani comedian and actor passed away in Lahore. He was 71 years old and had been struggling with long term illnesses, complications with lungs and kidneys. His death confirmed by family sources after taken at one of the hospitals in Lahore.
The funeral prayer of Anwar Ali actor scheduled for 2nd September 2025 after Zuhr prayers at Link Road, Model Town, Lahore. Some reports suggested the ceremony expected to delay until his daughter arrived from abroad. Details on burial or post-funeral proceedings not fully reported as of this date.
The Pakistani comedian Anwar Ali died and mourned throughout the entertainment fraternity. Famous comedian Sohail Ahmed gave a tribute publicly, and shared personal memories and contributions that Anwar Ali made to the development of stage comedy and television. TV, theater, and stage colleagues were grieving and scores of them were likely to be at the funeral or send condolences.
Anwar Ali actor had acted in more than 1,000 theatre productions and featured in many television dramas and movies during a career that had spanned 40 years and left a permanent impression on the comedy and theatre business in Pakistan. His work was more likely to treat social issues humorously and was respected by colleagues and viewers.
