Pappu Saain – the legendary dhol player, passes away in Lahore
Pappu Saain – the legendary dhol player, passed away in Lahore on Sunday.
Well-known drummer Zulfiqar Ali alias Pappu Saain was also associated with the famous musical band “Overload”.
His Namaz-i-Janaza was offered at Shah Jamal Darbar at 3:00 pm.
Pappu Sain, a recipient of the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, was admitted to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI) for over a month.
He was suffering from liver cancer for over two years and was rushed to the medical after his health deteriorated.
According to media reports, medical tests revealed that 80% of the liver was damaged.
Doctors suggested him a liver transplant which cost around Rs5 million that his family couldn’t afford.
Pappu Sain’s family sought help from the Punjab government for his treatment last month.
