As Pakistan’s senior television and film actress Durdana Butt breathed her last at 83 struggling to survive on the ventilator, the whole entertainment industry poured condolence messages.
A few days ago, the senior artist had been put on the ventilator after contracting covid-19 while she was already battling cancer.
The Lahore-born actress started her acting journey in the early 70s and got involved in commercials and modeling.
As an artist, her skills were recognized when she worked in the iconic Karachi TV series Angan Terha written by Anwar Maqsood in 1980 whereas Ruswai and Tanhaiyaan were also in the same list.
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Since then, every person of the entertainment industry regardless of their age has met Durdana Butt commonly known as Durdana Aapa, and highly acknowledged her down-to-earth nature.
RJ Khalid Malik was one of the first individuals to break the news of Durdana Butt’s death to the public.
Soon after the news of Durdana’s death circulated on social media, celebrities, and others penned down their thoughts, prayers, and memories with the veteran actress.
The list includes Shoaib Akhtar, Adnan Siddiqui, Frieha Altaf, and several others.
Legendary artist Durdana Butt sahiba breathed her last today. She has been a a part of PTV classics like Aangan Teirha, Tanhaiyan, Fifty Fifty & many more.
Also gave her contribution in the field of Education for several decades.انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون pic.twitter.com/OYrZne6nrn
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 12, 2021
Durdana appa, an impressive combination of acting finesse and educationist. The million dollar smile that reached your eyes, made all of us your fans. May Allah grant you a higher place in Jannah tul Firdous! Aameen🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/8IVa5KIcso
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) August 12, 2021
Really really sad to hear that Dear Durdana Apa has passed away.
Met her on the sets of film #PareyHutLove ❤️ & was so impressed with her energy.
Will always remember her personality in her plays, like Tanhanya.
May you rest in peace. #DurdanaApa #Rip #actor pic.twitter.com/t4fdmU4wjV— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) August 12, 2021