Condolences Pour in on the Passing of Veteran Actor Talat Iqbal

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  Express News  by the actor's family.

The actor had been living in the US and was hospitalized recently after the death of his daughter Sarah.

Iqbal starred in several popular dramas during the 1970s

and 80s. His works include  Shikast-e-Arzoo,  Kaif-e-Baharan and  Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai.

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.

Filmmaker Furqan Siddiqui said the actor's funeral prayers will be held in Dallas, Texas, where he lived.

Actor and director Najaf Bilgrami said PTV had lost a gem.

Senator Faisal Javed Khan condoled with Iqbal's family on Twitter.