Ahmed Shah's younger brother Umar, of 'Look Back' fame, is no more


Published: 03:43 17 September 2025
The younger brother and child artist of Pakistani TikTok star Ahmed Shah, who rose to fame with the viral video 'Pichhe To Dekho', Umar Shah has passed away. He breathed his last on Monday (September 15) at the age of just 15.
The news of Umar's death was confirmed by his elder brother Ahmed Shah on social media. Ahmed Shah, who was devastated by the loss of his brother, wrote—
"The little bright star of our family, Umar Shah, has gone to be with Allah. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un."
Umar's uncle Daniyal Shah told the media that Umar's physical condition suddenly deteriorated on Sunday night. After being rushed to the hospital, he started vomiting and fluid accumulated in his lungs. He died there.
However, he added that a poisonous snake had been killed in their house a few days ago. Therefore, it is not yet certain whether Umar's death was due to a snake bite.
'Shaan-e-Ramzan' host Wasim Badi said that he spoke to the doctors. According to them, Umar died of cardiac arrest on Monday morning.
Shadow of grief in the showbiz arena
The news of Umar's death has brought grief to the showbiz arena.
Jeeto Pakistan host Fahad Mustafa wrote that he is speechless.
Veteran actor Aijaz Aslam said that Umar used to bring smiles to everyone's faces on the Jeeto Pakistan show.
Popular actresses Mahira Khan and Momal Sheikh also expressed their condolences on social media.
Umar Shah's funeral was held on Daraban Road on Monday. He was buried at the local Zakhori Sharif graveyard. His school authorities expressed deep grief by placing flowers next to his grave.
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