Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan led the way as tributes continue to pour in after the death of Farooq Qaiser.

"Saddened to learn of Farooq Qaiser's death. He was not just a performer but would constantly raise awareness about social injustices and issues," Imran Khan wrote, offering his condolences to the bereaved family. 

Saddened to learn of Farooq Qaiser's death. He was not just a performer but would constantly raise awareness about social injustices and issues. My condolences and prayers go to his family.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 14, 2021

Others chose to herald Qaiser's genius, saluting his craft. 

Although he is mainly recalled for having voiced Uncle Sargam, Farooq Qaiser was the brains behind all the puppets and in fact the concept of the programme Kaliyaan https://t.co/eZlBLWORLa

— Hasan Zaidi (@hyzaidi) May 14, 2021

Qaiser passed away on Friday after struggling with heart disease since a while.