Pakistani child star, Umer Shah, passed away due to a cardiac arrest. Here's everything to know about the child actor.
Popular Pakistani child star Umer Shah has been known for his work alongside his elder brother, Ahmed Shah, on Shan-e-Ramazan and also on Jeeto Pakistan. There has been a report in Dawn where Umer's brother, Ahmed, shared about the heartbreaking news of Umer on his social media feed and also asked fans of the late child actor to keep them in their prayers. Umer was known for his infectious smile and his dynamic on-screen presence.
Umer reportedly passed away because of a cardiac arrest on September 15, 2025, back in his hometown located in Dera Ismail Khan. According to a statement by Umer's family and as per all the medical reports, Umer had a bout of vomiting attack because of which fluid entered his lungs, and due to the same, a cardiovascular episode was reportedly triggered. Earlier, reports were circulating about a poisonous snake being inside the house, but the mention of this was unclear. The link related to Umer's demise has not been shared clearly, as it involves a poisonous snake. However, who was Umer?
Ahmad Shah is a famous Pakistani child star best known for his viral meme, "Peeche toh dekho." He shared the demise news of his younger sibling, Umer and in his heart-wrenching note, Ahmed shared a snap of Umer from what looked like him in his school uniform. The young child star was seen smiling in the frame, while Ahmad, in his sad note wrote:
"This is to inform the little shinning star of our family, Umer Shah has returned to Allah Almighty."
Umer was the younger brother of Ahmad and was known to be one of the famous Pakistani child stars. He gained fame as a social media star and TV personality, and like his elder brother, Ahmad, Umer also captivated the audience with his content. A look at Umer's Instagram account reveals that he has been following only 8 people on his feed.
Umer was known for his charming personality, charismatic smile, and aura, and he became a fan favourite among all. Despite being a child star, Umer left an impression on the minds of all his sea of followers. Sadly, this has been the second demise in the family, as before Umer passed away, he and his brother, Ahmad, also lost their sister, Ayesha, back in November 2023. Netizens have been in disbelief, thinking that Umer is no longer with us. Another user commented, "Passed away? How? Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. He was such a cute kid… may Allah grant peace to your soul." Netizens also remembered Ayesha and shared, "If I am not mistaken, they lost their baby sister as well. A few months back or a year." Some fans commented, "What happened to him. May Allah bless him with Jannat ul Firdous."
Umer's demise has left his sea of fans all speechless. Well, there was a journalist named Waseem Badami who used to welcome Umer and Ahmad on the show, Shan-e-Ramazan and shared that he spoke to the doctors who confirmed that Umer passed away on September 15, 2025, because of a cardiac arrest. Umer was known as the 'little angel' who got smiles on the faces of everyone, and the news of his demise has left everyone broken.
Umer and Ahmad were fondly called the 'Shah brothers', and they had won the hearts of everyone with their charm as well as their camaraderie. Ahmad's last post of Umer in a school uniform was a reminder that he was balancing both education and content creation.
Team BollywoodShaadis gives condolences to the family of Umer Shah.
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