Veteran film and television actor Qavi Khan has passed away in Canada. He was 80 years old, private TV channels reported on Sunday.
The recipient of Pride of Performance award, the senior actor was based in Canada these days.
He died after a brief illness. He was said to be suffering from cancer.
Qavi Khan was one of the first actors of Pakistan Television Corporation.
The legendary actor had reportedly spoken to senior actor Sohail Ahmed on phone today (Sunday).
He was also a recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Nigar Awards.
Born in Peshawar on November 13, 1947, Qavi Khan has appeared in more than 200 films and TV plays.
Qavi Khan started his career with Radio Pakistan, later moved to Lahore and entered the regular television and film industry and showed his acting chops in blockbuster dramas like Andhera Ajala.
Since 1965, Qavi Khan has been impressing his fans with irresistible roles and his excellent acting.
Qavi Khan has also been honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 and Satara Imtiaz Sumit Nigar Award in 2012.
