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Qazi Wajid
Qazi Wajid | |
|---|---|
| قاضی واجد | |
| Born | Qazi Abdul Wajid Ansari 26 May 1930 |
| Died | 11 February 2018 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2018 |
| Children | Unaiza Qazi |
Qazi Wajid (Urdu: قاضی واجد) (26 May 1930 – 11 February 2018) was a Pakistani actor.[1][2][3] One of the most humble artists with his niche in satires.
His works include Shama, Tanhaiyaan, Dhoop Kinare, Chand Grehan, Zair, Zabar, Pesh, Hawain, Mehndi, Afshan, Kiran Kahani, Khuda Ki Basti and Ankahi.[4]
After 25 years on radio, he resigned and performed as an actor,[5] joining television in 1966, and for his contributions in the field, he was eventually awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1988 by the Government of Pakistan.[6]
In a career spanning more than 65 years, he did "more than 1,200 dramas as a staff artist for Radio Pakistan since 1977, and more than 500 dramas for TV."[7]
He died in Karachi on 11 February 2018.
[2]PTV even released his documentary " Main Hoon Qazi Wajid "
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Dawn1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away". DAWN.COM. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor Qazi Wajid passes away". The News (Pakistan). 11 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "5 most famous performances by Qazi Wajid". Express Tribune. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- ^ "Qazi Wajid". Profilepk.com. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "Renowned actor Qazi Wajid passes away" (11 February 2018), Dawn News. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- ^ "Reminiscing with Qazi Wajid" (6 October 2007), The News. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
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