Karachi: Veteran TV artist Qazi Wajid passed away in Karachi on 11th February, 2018. Qazi Wajid, 87 years old actor was admitted to hospital after having severe heart problems.
Fellow TV actor, Javed Sheikh broke this with a pakistani news channel, where he said I have just heard the news of Qazi bhai’s death. I cannot believe. This is a huge loss for whole industry as well as humanity. He further said, Qazi bhai was devoted to his work.
Qazi Wajid, was one of the legend of Pakistani TV industry. He started his career from radio, he remained in radio industry for 25 years and then moved towards TV in 1966.
Qazi Wajid, was honored with Pride of Performance award in 1988 on his services to industry. Qazi Wajid, played in many TV serials, in which the most famous were Tanhaiyan, Khuda ki Basti and Kinary.
The veteran actor was born in 1930 in Lahore. He completed his early education from Lahore and then moved towards United States of America for sometime. Qazi Wajid dedicated his 48 years to media industry. His services to the nation are remarkable.
Tweets on Qazi Wajid Death
Saddened to hear about the death of veteran actor Qazi Wajid. A great loss. May Allah bless the departed soul and give patience to the bereaved family
— Babar Awan (@BabarAwanPK) February 11, 2018
Renowned actor Qazi Wajid and @Asma_Jahangir are no more. What a sad day! May the departed souls rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/6ANhG9AIxi
— Ali Salman Alvi (@alisalmanalvi) February 11, 2018
What a shocking and sad news for a big fan… RIP Qazi Wajid sb…
To HIM we all return !— Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) February 11, 2018
Qazi Wajid Bhai passed away. May his soul rests in peace. An outstanding actor, brilliant human being and whenever you met him, he was there to mentor you pic.twitter.com/2abcU2vuHi
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) February 11, 2018
Saddened to hear about qazi wajid passing away. First saw him in the iconic play khuda ki bastee and over the last several decades he established himself as one of the leading artists in the country.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) February 11, 2018
Renowned TV Artist Qazi Wajid has passed away pic.twitter.com/pTZ0mYly3w
— Mansoor Ali Khan (@_Mansoor_Ali) February 11, 2018