Farewell to a Legend: Emotional Funeral & Memories of Senior Stage Actor Asif Iqbal in Lahore

Reporting live from Allama Iqbal’s mosque in Lahore, Mian Asghar Sleemi covers the emotional funeral prayer and industry tributes for renowned Pakistani stage/film artist and cardiac patient Asif Iqbal, attended by legends including Nasir Chinioti, Naseem Bikki, and Iftikhar Thakur. Reflecting on a career that evolved from assistant director to iconic comedy-drama performances, colleagues share deeply personal recollections of his grace, mentorship of juniors, family bonds, and a haunting 2:30 AM phone call just hours before his passing. The vlog serves as a poignant reminder of mortality, unity, and harmony within Pakistan's theater community. Key Highlights: Funeral & Attendance: Held at Allama Iqbal mosque in Lahore, attended by Nasir Chinioti, Naseem Bikki, Iftikhar Thakur, and major stage/film figures. The Legacy: Career journey from Gujranwala/Faisalabad roots, assistant director days, family bonds, and heartbeat-driven stage timing. The Call to Unity: Colleagues reflect on final conversations and urge the artist community to drop rivalries and embrace harmony. #AsifIqbal #LahoreTheater #NasirChinioti #IftikharThakur #ExpressUniverse #MianAsgharSleemi #UrduStage Stay connected with Pakistan’s leading news network for verified updates, real-time breaking alerts, and comprehensive analysis. ■ OFFICIAL LINKS • Web Portal: https://www.express.pk/ • WhatsApp Community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDU... ■ SOCIAL MEDIA • X / Twitter:   / expressnewspk   • Facebook:   / expressnewspk   • Instagram:   / expressnewspk   • TikTok:   / expressnews_pk   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #ExpressNews #PakistanNews #BreakingNews