Actor-comedian Harun Salim Bachik dies at 56

Famous comedian Harun Salim Bachik died today, believed to be due to breathing difficulties during a pit-stop at the North-South Highway's Gunung Semanggol (southbound) R&R in Perak. He was 56.

The former Seniman president was reportedly on his way home from Penang with his family.

Director Ghaz Abu Bakar, who was shocked by the news, said Allahyarham was to begin filming “Angin Cinta”, a movie directed by Ghaz, tomorrow.

Harun Salim Bachik. It breaks my heart to hear the news. He's one of my favorite actor and "Polis Evo" was my first and last of him working with me. He was supposed to be in my set for "Angin Cinta" tomorrow and I was shocked and saddened by the tragic news. May Allah blessed his soul and he rest in peace. Al-Fatihah.

A photo posted by ghaz abu bakar (@ghazabubakar) on
Mar 8, 2015 at 3:31am PDT

Meanwhile, actor and comedian Afdlin Shauki in his Facebook uploaded his final photo with Allahyarham that was taken last Friday. Afdlin and Harun had previously teamed up to form “Boboi”, a comedy duo that took part in the popular comedy show Maharaja Lawak Mega.

Harun Salim Bachik

Afdlin's Facebook post earlier today

Harun, whose real name is Haron Aminar Rashid Salim, first shot to fame when he acted in the drama series “Rumah Kedai” that was shown on TV3 in the early 1990s.

Allahyarham was also known for his role as the discipline teacher ‘Mohd Salleh’ in “Oh My English” that is aired on Astro CERIA.

Acting was not his only passion; Allahyarham was an avid singer as well. In 1996, he had an album out titled “Belilah”. The most popular song in the album was “Banjir”.

Among his other films include “Man Laksa”, “Baik Punya Cilok” and “Apa Kata Hati”.

Allahyarham was the son to a 1950s actor, the late Salim Bachik.

Wishes of condolences are currently flying on the social media at Press time.

He will be missed. Condolence to his family Lagend Harun Salim Bachik pic.twitter.com/6ZpMcCq6DL
— Deva(@nurfarahdeva) March 8, 2015

Al fatihah to arwah harun salim bachik. The entertainment industry lost one stars that hve glowing up the comedian.
— KIEYAAA (@Shakira_Rozi) March 8, 2015

Harun salim bachik was one of the greatest comedians i could ever say. You and your jokes will be missed, al-fatihah.
— Madrè (@bamitstasha) March 8, 2015

a href="https://twitter.com/kuhaf">@kuhaf: Thank you for all those funny moments. Rest in peace, Harun Salim Bachik. Al fatihah./p>— Biebs (@SyamimiFaziey) March 8, 2015

Al Fatihah to Uncle Harun Salim Bachik. He was indeed a loving friend, a talented man with a beautiful heart. pic.twitter.com/cpjdAL9MX7
— Qayyum (@qyyummm_) March 8, 2015

With the death of Harun Salim Bachik & Sudiro Sukirman, it seems our chance to have a RUMAH KEDAI's Remy & Tapa spin-off is forever gone.
— Nazim Masnawi (@nazim_masnawi) March 8, 2015