Sunday, February 11, 2018

Veteran actor Qazi Wajid passes away

Qazi Wajid. Photo: File 

KARACHI: Renowned television and radio artist Qazi Wajid passed away here on Sunday. 

Sources said the 87-year-old veteran actor was admitted to a hospital on Saturday after his health deteriorated. 

Wajid remained a popular face on TV, after joining the industry following his 25-year-stint in the radio industry. 

His wife and daughter Fazila Wajid are both associated with the entertainment industry.

'Big loss for the industry'

Actor and director Javed Sheikh expressed grief at Qazi's death. Talking to Geo News, Sheikh said people like him are rare in the entertainment industry. "It is a big loss for the industry," he said, adding that the two worked together on several projects.

Sheikh informed that two weeks ago he had gone to Riyadh for a show and then performed the Umrah. 

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