KARACHI: Veteran television and radio artist Qazi Wajid breathed his last here on Sunday.
The actor, 87, was one of the pioneers of the radio industry. After remaining associated with the radio for 25 years, he resigned and started off his career as TV actor.
He was admitted to a hospital in the metropolis owing to his ill-health late last night.
Born in Lahore on May 26 in 1930, Qazi Wajid featured in dozens of of drama serials and films and rose to fame because of his unique artistic skills.
He starred in television serials, including Aaghan Terrha, Tanhaiyan, Dhoop Kinare, Khuda Ki Basti, and Pal Do Pal alongside other renowned artists.
The actor was also honoured with a Pride of Performance Award in 1988 by the Government of Pakistan.
Reacting to his death, renowned actor Javed Sheikh said Wajid possessed a talent unmatched by any other artist in show-business.
Recalling his fond memories, he said whenever he met with Qazi Wajid, the latter always praised his way of dressing.
“I always saw smile on his face. I have never seen an actor so warm and loving like him,” he said.
Sad sad day for Pakistan.. we say goodbye to a great great artist and a fearless activist. They shall live on through their work, always. #QaziWajid #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/RLWZzR7aK2
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 11, 2018
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَDr #IshratUlEbad has expressed profound giref over the sad demise of veteran actor #QaziWajid
He prayed for eternal peace of departed soul & grant of courage to bereaved family to bear this loss. pic.twitter.com/pZnr7z4ugW
— Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad (@drishratulebad) February 11, 2018
A very Sad Day for Pakistan. #QaziWajid and #AsmaJahangir is no more with us. May Allah rest their souls in peace. Ameen…. Sad Sunday 😢 pic.twitter.com/lrTIQopdrk
— Veena Malik Khan (@iVeenaKhan) February 11, 2018
One of my fav personalities #QaziWajid sahib has passed away today. He played my grandfather in my first ever play for ARY. He was supportive, encouraging through all our scenes together. May you get the highest ranks Sir. You were a gem. R.I.P 🙁 pic.twitter.com/L13P3tTjKU
— Armeena Khan (@ArmeenaRK) February 11, 2018
A huge loss to Pakistan's entertainment industry. What an innings! #QaziWajid pic.twitter.com/Lz51OhLldz
— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) February 11, 2018
A huge loss to art & to all of us !!! #QaziWajid May you rest in peace Qazi sahab & smile at us from above the skies as you always did in your life!!! #RIPQaziWajid
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) February 11, 2018
Am saddened by the demise of 2 important Pakistani icons , #AsmaJahangir and #QaziWajid.May their souls rest in peace!
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 11, 2018
