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Veteran actor Qazi Wajid passed away in Karachi on Sunday, DawnNews reported.
According to DawnNews, the 87-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital with complaints of heart palpitations late last night.
Speaking to DawnNews soon after the news of Wajid's death broke, fellow actor Javed Sheikh said: "I just heard the news and I can barely believe it at the moment. This is a great loss for the industry as well as humanity."
"There are so many memories associated with Qazi bhai, but the one thing I always admired about him was his dedication to the profession. When he was on set for a recording, the only thing in front of him was his script and he would not participate in any other banter during that time," Sheikh said.
Wajid was one of the pioneers of Pakistan's radio industry. After remaining associated with the industry for 25 years, Wajid decided to switch careers and joined television in 1966.
The veteran actor was honoured with a Pride of Performance Award in 1988 by the Government of Pakistan.
He was part of a number of Pakistan Television (PTV) classics, including Dhoop Kinaray, Khuda Ki Basti and Tanhaiyan. The role of Raja that Wajid played in Khuda ki Basti became the reason for his fame on television.
Born in Lahore in the year 1930, Wajid completed his early education in Lahore and then shifted to the USA for a while. The veteran actor spent nearly 48 years in association with the media, as a radio artist and a TV, stage and film actor.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:05pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:06pm
WHAT A LEGEND QAZI WAJID CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
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Feb 11, 2018 02:08pm
One of my favourite actors. I always admired his acting from "Khuda Ki Basti" to the very latest TV Dramas. May His soul rest in peace.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:08pm
RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 02:09pm
Remarkable Super Actor...
His postuers gestuers and positive funny style is unmatchable...among the top artists of IndoPak.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:12pm
Inna Lillah e Wainna Ilehye Rajioon
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Feb 11, 2018 02:14pm
Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun, Rest in Peace Qazi Sahib. Will miss your classic acting.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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Feb 11, 2018 02:16pm
Watched ur shows...Rest in peace.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:22pm
he was part of the beautiful PTV era... RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 02:25pm
Rest in Peace Sir. My thoughts are with you.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:27pm
Very Sad day.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:32pm
RIP.
A great actor.
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Feb 11, 2018 02:41pm
Sad news a great loss, we deprived a kind and good actor. RIP.
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Feb 11, 2018 03:09pm
Legend is gone, Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
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Feb 11, 2018 03:16pm
Sad day..two people commited to their profession left us today. Asma Jehangir and Qazi Wajid.
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Feb 11, 2018 03:20pm
Two losses on one day Asma Jhangir and Qzi Wajid. Inilliah waAllihe...
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Feb 11, 2018 03:30pm
May he rest in peace. His dramas gave us much joy.
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Feb 11, 2018 03:35pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon. Big loss
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Feb 11, 2018 03:44pm
Very sad... An era has ended
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Feb 11, 2018 03:44pm
A great presence.Always enjoyed his roles.RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 03:46pm
RIP. Qazi Wajid was a great born actor and a great human being.
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Feb 11, 2018 03:48pm
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Lillahi Rajioon. RIP!
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Feb 11, 2018 04:02pm
RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 04:03pm
Innalillahi waina illahi rajaun. A sad loss, in addition to Asma Jahangir. We have lost some special icons.
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Feb 11, 2018 04:06pm
Very sad news indeed! May he rest in peace...Ameen
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Feb 11, 2018 04:06pm
Inna lil lahay wainna ilahay rajaioon :( very sad news indeed
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Feb 11, 2018 04:19pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon, great artist and great person
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Feb 11, 2018 04:28pm
A great actor leaves us restless.May his soul rest in peace ..
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Feb 11, 2018 04:38pm
What a loss! May his soul rest in peace, Ameen.
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Feb 11, 2018 04:42pm
versatile actor. RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 05:23pm
RIP.
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Feb 11, 2018 05:23pm
A great artist who would have his imprint left there for a very long time.
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Feb 11, 2018 05:29pm
Rest In Peace.
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Feb 11, 2018 05:30pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.
What a legend so many memories...so much he has left behind to remember him
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Feb 11, 2018 05:49pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.
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Feb 11, 2018 05:59pm
Rest In Peace sir. Remember your classics like dhoop kinarey and Tanhiyaan. Great loss
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Feb 11, 2018 06:09pm
A legend. A dedicated and genius artist. May his soulrest in eternal peace.
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Feb 11, 2018 06:09pm
A great loss to the world of art and culture in Pakistan. RIP, Wajid Sahib. We will miss your performances.
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Feb 11, 2018 06:11pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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Feb 11, 2018 06:38pm
RIP, Sir. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
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Feb 11, 2018 06:53pm
Great legend and icon
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Feb 11, 2018 06:55pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon. He was an icon of TV acting.
RIP..
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Feb 11, 2018 06:57pm
May he rest in peace and granted maghfirat. Great professional, he was older than he looked and appeared that means he maintained himself well and remained active in his work.
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Feb 11, 2018 07:31pm
Two losses in day. A great actor and a nice person.
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Feb 11, 2018 07:43pm
what a loss
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Feb 11, 2018 08:00pm
Great performer. The world does not know that Pakistani TV gave us the most brilliant actors.
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Feb 11, 2018 08:10pm
inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon
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Feb 11, 2018 08:26pm
Rest in peace
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Feb 11, 2018 08:27pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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Feb 11, 2018 08:34pm
My sincere condolences to the Family of honorable Mr. Qazi wajid and to the entire nation. He will be missed dearly.
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Feb 11, 2018 08:49pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.
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Feb 11, 2018 08:57pm
Great Human....
Wonderful Actor
Rest in Peace!!
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Feb 11, 2018 09:00pm
a great loss indeed.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:01pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:04pm
An iconic actor, may his soul rest in prace.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:17pm
Qazi Wajid, a profound, real actor, will always be remembered. RIP.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:19pm
inna lillahe wa inna elihe rajoon.
He was a good mand
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Feb 11, 2018 09:38pm
One Sunday, two great Pakistanis left us for their Heavenly abodes. 11 February 2018 shall be marked with the names of Qazi Qajid and Asma Jehangir.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:41pm
One of THE BEST actors in the history of Pakistan's Entertainment Industry.
RIP.
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Feb 11, 2018 09:54pm
Inna Lillilahe wa Inna Illahay Rajayoon
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Feb 11, 2018 10:07pm
RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 10:35pm
RIP
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Feb 11, 2018 11:03pm
Dhoop Kinare and his voice in Cassette Kahanis is how I will always remember him.
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Feb 11, 2018 11:05pm
Wonderful actor! Better than Bolly
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Feb 12, 2018 12:35am
Can’t believe it! A very sad day indeed.
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Feb 12, 2018 12:46am
My favourite and one of Pakistan’s best. I am really sad we have lost, may his soul rest in peace.
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Feb 12, 2018 01:13am
A legend
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Feb 12, 2018 01:34am
Legend has fallen end of era.
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Feb 12, 2018 01:39am
Great loss of nation... May her soul rest in peace
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Feb 12, 2018 01:50am
I remember him from the radio Pakistan dramas, kids program and specially "Studio #9" every weekend. Him and SM Saleem.
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Feb 12, 2018 03:41am
I have been seen Qazi Wajid since I was a child. Great actor. May you Rest In Peace.
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Feb 12, 2018 08:07am
Acting in the various plays according to the asign character is a difficult job but Qazi Wajid made it easy.His plays would always remember.
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Feb 12, 2018 06:37pm
Great actor. One of the legends. Rest in Peace.
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Feb 12, 2018 08:27pm
RIP Qazi ji. You are part of my growing up and will always remain so.
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Feb 12, 2018 11:14pm
Qazi Wajid was gentle side of Pakistan A good role model for upcoming new generations of Pakistani youths.
RiP Qazi Wajid Sahib.
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Feb 12, 2018 11:18pm
Innah lillah e w innaalaihe rajaoon.Pakistan lost it's another legendary artist. These kind of artists comes one in a century!
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Feb 13, 2018 12:29pm
Great actor. Great loss.
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Feb 13, 2018 01:30pm
He will be missed dearly...legends like him are so very rare to find - May His soul rest in peace AMEEN!
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Feb 13, 2018 04:13pm
Innah Lillahe Wa Inna Illaihay Rajaeoon!
He was a truly great actor, with a very fine personality and good looks to boot. He was attached with the entertainment industry for a very long time and shall be missed greatly.
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