Pakistanis mourn death of ‘Uncle Sargam’
There are some characters which transcend time and are beloved to multiple generations. Uncle Sargam by Farooq Qaiser was one of them.
Qaiser passed away in Islamabad on Friday due to cardiac arrest. His grandson, Hasnain Qaiser Iqbal, said the performer had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time.
Qaiser, who was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz this year on Pakistan Day, is survived by three children, a son and two daughters.
Soon after the news of his demise, condolences poured in from many public figures who paid homage to the late artist’s talent and the impact of his work.