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[Sohail Shuja]

Renowned artist Zia Mohyeddin passes away in Karachi​

Internationally renowned artist and President Emeritus of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa), Zia Mohyeddin, passed away in Karachi early Monday morning. He was 91.

According to his family, Mohyeddin was ill and on life support at a hospital in the city. He breathed his last at 6:30am today.

Mohyeddin’s funeral prayers will be offered after Zuhr at Imambargah Yasrab in Karachi’s Defence Phase IV.

Born on June 20, 1931, Mohyeddin is considered a legend when it comes to broadcasting, poetry and prose recitation, acting and theatre direction. Once the spearhead and later the president of Napa in Karachi, he mentored hundreds of students now working in TV production.

He appeared on both Pakistani cinema and television as well as on British cinema and television throughout his career. Mohyeddin was also the first Pakistani ever to work in Hollywood.

Some of his most memorable performances include the Lawrence of Arabia with director David Lean, followed by Behold the Pale Horse in 1964 with director Fred Zinnemann, and later Immaculate Conception in 1992 with director Jamil Dehlavi.

Mohyeddin was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, in 2012 for his contribution to the field of art.

He has also authored three books namely A Carrot is a Carrot, Theatrics and The God of My Idolatry Memories and Reflections.

Condolences​

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief at the news and extended condolences to the grieving family.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier said that Mohyeddin’s art was “one of its kind” and his unique style was admired not just in Pakistan but across the world.

“It is sad that a person with many beautiful qualities has left society. Zia Mohyeddin’s voice will keep resonating in our hearts and minds,” he said.

PM Shehbaz paid homage to the renowned artist and prayed for his high ranks.

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Mohyeddin’s literary work gained fame worldwide.

“The services of the deceased for the showbiz industry will always be remembered,” she said and prayed for the bereaved family.

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1736907/renowned-artist-zia-mohyeddin-passes-away-in-karachi

 

[Iconoclast]

RIP you great man.

 

[Arrest Warrant]

One of the sad days in the history of Pakistan.
May Allah bless your soul and award you all the best in afterlife

 

[ts_rana]

what a man he was. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaehi rajioon

 

[Dr Adam]

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[Champion 01]

R I P.

 

[MHAMZA]

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[Conservative liberal]

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Indeed, a legend in Urdu adab. After Amjad islam amjad, another gem left us.

 

[Lubnakhan]

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[Iconoclast]

One of the sad days in the history of Pakistan.
May Allah bless your soul and award you all the best in afterlife

This and the day Moin Akhtar died, the heaviest days for me personally.

 

[Modest]

What a great artist he was.
Inna Lillahe wa inna ilahe rajioon.

 

[Citizen X]

 

[Masud Rajaa]

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