Veteran Pakistani actor Khalid Butt has passed away. He was one of the most prominent Pakistani television, film, and theater actors.
The renowned star, who began his career in the 1970s and appeared in a large number of Urdu and Punjabi films and television series, was last seen in Faysal Quraishi and Durefishan Saleem's drama serial, Khaie.
Durefishan Saleem took to her Instagram and shared a picture of Khalid Butt. She penned a heartfelt note for the late Khalid Butt, reminiscing on their time together on set for the ongoing project "Khaie.”.
The lady wrote about him, saying that he was an exceptional actor as well as an amazing person, and that he inspired everyone by handling health challenges with such grace and professionalism.
Recalling the time, he used to greet her every morning to make her feel at ease on set, demonstrating his kindness.
Durefishan thanked him for teaching her what true art is.
Here is the tribute to the late actor:
“Butt sahab-as you all know him as an actor par excellence but we know him as a person who at this age with terrible breathing conditions-unable to eat anything other than liquids did his job without making us feel a tad bit of discomfort from his side. Not for a second was he a hassle on set while we wanted ‘healthy ‘food/12-hour rest time -this man used to greet me ‘Salam jetti raho aisa hi khilti raho’ every morning while rehearsing his lines-not just learn-know by heart.
Me being me used to panic every time I used to have a scene with him-always concerned about whether he is okay, whether my serval takes would exhaust him but oh my the man used to not for a second make me feel he is drained or his energies are down.
There were days when Wajhat bhai used to call off work because he had temperature or wasn’t feeling well PERSISTING him to take an off while all he was concerned about was our dates /location/ production costs.
And the intellect -you can have conversation about politics or drama or movies-he’ll take you and grasp you with his words/with his thoughts
I’ll do many roles but never will I have the greater privilege of working with a man who taught me what art is -what dedication towards craft is and what resilience looks like.
This is your KHAIE-this will always be yours. Too soon, still too soon-I wish you had told me you were happy to see my work-I wish
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon- may you be at the highest place in jannah looking upon us idiots getting praise for the 2 percent effort we put in work and call it craft
Till we meet again ….”
It is worth noting that Khalid Butt began his career in 1970 as an assistant director of films.
In 1978, he got the chance to perform as an actor. He played the role of hero in his first serial and rose to fame in the industry.