Veteran TV, film actor Khayyam Sarhadi dies

LAHORE – Veteran actor Khayyam Sarhadi died of cardiac arrest during picturisation of a TV play here in the City on Thursday. He was 63. His funeral prayers offered at his residence here after Juma prayers. He started his career from theatre and later joined Pakistan Radio but he got fame from number of TV plays like Waris, Anokha Ladla and Man Chale Ka Soda. The actor also performed in three movies including Dakoo and Bobby but he left the film industry. The actor is survived by two widows and three daughters.

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani expressed grief and sorrow over his sad demise.

In his condolence message, the premier conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to the members of the bereaved family.

The PM lauded the invaluable contributions of late Khayyam Sarhadi in the field of performing art, saying that his services will be long remembered.