Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Renowned Himroo craftsman Ahmed Saeed Qureshi passed away due to old age here on Monday night. He was 82 years old.Qureshi was the fourth-generation member of his family to run a manufacturing unit producing Himroo fabric in the Nawabpura area of the city. The fabric is made by blending cotton and silk.The veteran artisan received multiple awards for his untiring efforts in keeping the craft alive. Historian Dulari Qureshi, a distant relative of Ahmed, said he overcame many odds in his life to not only keep the Himroo craft alive, but also to restore its old glory. He devoted his life to Himroo craft. His unwavering commitment is a great contribution to the local heritage and culture, she said.Imran Qureshi, son of the late artist, said the artwork of his father had a demand from abroad. We used to online orders from European countries, USA and Canada among other parts of the world. He ensured our young generation carry forward the mantle, he said.Ahmed is survived by a wife, two sons, a daughter and grandchildren. His last rites were performed on Monday night.We also published the following articles recentlyVicky Kaushal shares incident highlighting SRKs dedication towards his craftVicky narrated an incident on the chat show Koffee With Karan where SRK couldnt give cues to Vicky due to important work in Delhi. Vicky had to shoot the scene with a body double, but SRK felt bad and messaged him to redo the shot. Vicky had to convince him that the shot went well. The next day, SRK was happy with the shots, showcasing his dedication and full focus on everything he does.Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case again on December 12Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be indicted again on December 12 in the cipher case. The trial judges order led to the hearing being shifted to jail. Khan and Qureshi, who are currently jailed, have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Khan was ousted through a vote of no-confidence in April 2022.

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