Renowned film, TV and stage actor Ali Ejaz passed away in Lahore on Tuesday due to cardiac arrest. He was 77.

Ali Ejaz started his career in 1967 and was well known for his role in a popular television comedy drama series Khawaja and Son.

Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of renowned film, television and stage actor Ali Ejaz.

In his condolence message, he prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and fortitude for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

The Information Minister said with Ali Ejaz's death Pakistan has been deprived of a versatile artist and he will always be remembered due to his remarkable services in the film and TV arena.

He said Ali Ejaz was a very talented artist who performed humorous and serious characters with command.

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and Provincial Information Minister Punjab Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan have expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned film and television actor Ali Ejaz who passed away in Lahore due to cardiac arrest today.

In their separate condolence messages, they conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family and prayed the Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to his family to bear the loss. 

They said that artistic services of late Ali Ejaz will always be remembered.