Farooq Qaiser AKA Uncle Sargam, Pakistan's famed artist, died of heart arrest, as per his family. Farooq Qaiser's grandson, Hasnain Qaiser Iqbal, stated that his grandfather had been ailing from a cardiac condition for some time. He stated that his health deteriorated, and that an ambulance took him to a hospital, but that he couldn't be saved.

Farooq Qaiser leaves behind three children: a son and two girls. He was born on October 31, 1945, in Lahore, and attended the National College of Arts. In addition, in 1976, he received a Master's degree in Graphic Arts from Romania, and in 1999, he received a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Southern California in the US.

Farooq Qaiser worked as a columnist, filmmaker, puppeteer, playwright, and voice actor. He also published numerous amusing books and worked for Unesco for two years in India imparting education.

His portrayal of "Uncle Sargam," a puppet figure he developed and also voiced, became enormously famous in Pakistan and he stayed as a household character for years.

Uncle Sargam originally appeared in a children's television show called Kaliyan, which aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1976. His partnership with another character on the program, Maasi Museebatay, has become legendary over the years.

Qaiser's favorite TV series were Putli Tamasha and Sargam Time, in addition to Kaliyan. In 1993, he received the Presidential Pride of Performance Award for his artistry. On Pakistan Day earlier this year, he was presented the Sitara-e-Imtiaz during an event at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, and other government officials and celebrities, offered their condolences on Qaiser's demise. The premier honored him as someone who is not only a performer but also someone who "continuously raised awareness about social unfairness and problems".

Imran expressed his sympathies on Qaiser's demise, saying he was heartbroken to know of his death. "He wasn't only a performer; he also was raising awareness on social injustices and challenges."

Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, said Qaiser has revitalized the "centuries-old art of Putli Tamasha" with his "unforgettable" persona of Uncle Sargam.

Maryam Nawaz, Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said Farooq Qaiser will be cherished for "spreading smiles and laughter." "This may be the most essential service you should do to your fellow beings." Thank you for the lovely, memorable childhood memories, such as Uncle Sargam.”

Sheikh Rashid, the Interior Minister, expressed "great sadness and grief" at his demise. He acknowledged Farooq Qaiser as a "highly bright" writer, dramatist, and cartoonist for his talent to depict national concerns via satire and comedy.

"Uncle Sargam's work and personality made him famous with persons of different ages. His absence from journalism and television will never be replaced. His contributions to the education of children and young will be forever remembered "said Babar Awan, Prime Minister's Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs.