Renowned drummer Zulfiqar Ali, popularly known as Pappu Sain, passed away in Lahore on Sunday. He had been suffering from liver cancer and was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI) for almost a month.
It was reported by the media that the doctors declared he passed away due to an accumulation of water in his stomach. Pappu Sain was suffering from liver problems for over two years, was admitted to the hospital after his health worsened.
The drummer’s funeral prayers were held at the shrine of Baba Shah Jamal and he was later laid to rest at Mai Sahiba’s shrine at his ancestral Chak Juhmra village.
He performed at several international venues, including US, UK, Canada, UAE, Sweden and Germany. The ace drummer was also associated with the famous musical band Overload.
Pappu Sain won great fame and love for his skill not only in Pakistan but also globally. He has performed at local and international festivals and is a recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
Fans took to Twitter to share their sentiments and honour the legend:
Amazing feeling to have heard Pappu Saeen play his dhol live at Shah Jamal. I have a feeling he’ll be catching up with Farhad Humayun tonight. #RIP
— AHI (@aamnaisani) November 7, 2021
May the heavens resound with your beat saeen for you have left Shah Jamal silent 🙁 RIP pappu saeen #PappuSain pic.twitter.com/bpUedP8fKy
— FK (@faisalkapadia) November 7, 2021
Rest in power our brother, our mentor and friend Pappu Saeen, now in eternal ecstasy! Jhoolay Laal! 💓 pic.twitter.com/AdxgpTKFG6
— Arieb Azhar (@arieb_azhar) November 7, 2021
many Thursday nights spent crammed into the back of zig zagging rickis to go see the spinning dholchi. The Dhamal at Shah Jamal was a big part of my Uni experience
— Sadia Dada (@DadaSadia) November 7, 2021
RIP #PappuSain pic.twitter.com/eYN2Mj6F6x
What a great way to go..among your lovers!
— Riz (@rizkhunzo) November 8, 2021
Rest in peace Pappu Sain!#PappuSain#Dholsinheaven https://t.co/wAsDPACBBc
How cruel can a year be if it wants take with it, Farhad Humayun and Pappu Sain. All set for a great gig in the sky #PappuSain
— Rafay Mahmood (@Rafay_Mahmood) November 7, 2021
