Condolences pour in on the passing of veteran actor Talat Iqbal
By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023
Condolences have been pouring in on social media after news broke of the passing of veteran actor Talat Iqbal.
News of his demise was confirmed to by the actor's family.
The actor had been living in the US and was hospitalised recently after the death of his daughter Sarah.
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar expressed his grief at the passing of the veteran actor and condoled with the family.
In a statement, he said Iqbal was a versatile and seasoned actor, adding that he will not be forgotten.
Actor Adnan Siddiqui called Iqbal an integral star of the 1970s and 1980s.
Saddened to know we have lost another gem who belonged to the golden era of Pakistani entertainment industry. May Allah grant you peace, Talat Iqbal sahib, an integral star of the 70s-80s pic.twitter.com/09qM7AovH8
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) September 24, 2021
Filmmaker Furqan Siddiqui said the actor's funeral prayers will be held in Dallas, Texas, where he lived.
Renowned Pakistani film & TV Actor Talat Iqbal has passed away in US. Inna lillahe wa inna ilaehe rajioon. He was hospitalised 2 weeks back in critical condition after the death of his daughter Sarah. His funeral will be held after Jumma prayers in Al Rehman Mosque, Dallas pic.twitter.com/An0ZcSoZt3
— Furqan T. Siddiqui (@furqantsiddiqui) September 24, 2021
Actor and director Najaf Bilgrami said PTV had lost another gem.
Prayers for his peace. What a handsome man and fine actor. #PTV lost another gem from its amazing history #talatiqbal #tragic pic.twitter.com/VDKJYXAB0o
— Najaf Bilgrami (@BilgramiNajaf) September 24, 2021
Iqbal starred in several popular dramas during the 1970s and 80s.
With additional reporting by Imran Gabol.
