He had left behind a wife and three children. His funeral prayers will be offered in Rawalpindi.
In 2016, Qadri was awarded the President’s Pride of Performance for showing brilliant acting prowess. He had played memorable characters in the many plays on Pakistan Television (PTV).Having initiated his acting journey with the Pakistan Television's (PTV) drama serial "Deewarein" in 1966, Qadri had since portrayed diverse characters on TV, in films, theatre, and radio dramas.However, due to health concerns, he took a hiatus from new drama roles for several years.