Zia Mohyeddin obit

Zia Mohyeddin, Legendary Artist and Former President Emeritus of National Academy of Performing Arts, Passes Away at 91

 

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The artistic community of Pakistan is mourning the loss of Zia Mohyeddin, an internationally renowned artist and President Emeritus of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa), who passed away in Karachi on Monday morning. He was 91 years old.

According to his family, Mohyeddin was admitted to a hospital in Karachi where he was on life support. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he breathed his last at 6:30am on Monday.

Mohyeddin’s funeral prayers will be offered later today at Imambargah Yasrab in Karachi’s Defence Phase IV.

Zia Mohyeddin was a true legend in the world of broadcasting, poetry, prose recitation, acting, and theatre direction. He played an instrumental role in the establishment and growth of Napa, where he mentored hundreds of young students who are now working in the field of TV production.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mohyeddin appeared in both Pakistani and British cinema and television. He was also the first Pakistani ever to work in Hollywood, where he starred in iconic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Behold the Pale Horse.

Mohyeddin was a recipient of several awards, including the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, which he received in 2012 for his contribution to the field of art. He was also an author and had published three books: A Carrot is a Carrot, Theatrics and The God of My Idolatry: Memories and Reflections.

His death has left a void in the Pakistani artistic community and he will always be remembered as a pioneer in his field and a mentor to many aspiring artists.

Films

 

    Rahguzar (1960)

    Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – Tafas

    Sammy Going South (1963) – The Syrian

    Behold a Pale Horse (1964) – Luis, Guide of Paco

    Khartoum (1966) – Zobeir Pasha[8]

    Deadlier Than the Male (1966) – King Fedra

    The Sailor from Gibraltar (1967) – Noori

    They Came from Beyond Space (1967) – Farge

    Work Is a Four-Letter Word (1968) – Dr. Aly Narayana

    Bombay Talkie (1970) – Hari

    Mujrim Kaun (1971)

    Ashanti (1979) – Djamil

    The Assam Garden (1985) – Mr. Lal

    Partition (1987)

    Immaculate Conception (1992) – Shehzada

    Some Lover to Some Beloved (documentary) (2017) - (Zia portrays Himself)

 

Selected television

 

    The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake (7 January 1962 episode "Visit to Spain"). – King Philip of Spain

    Danger Man (1964-1966) – Dr. Sawari / Sinclair Jones / Mr. Sen / Khan

    The Avengers (1966) – Prince Ali

    Adam Adamant Lives! (1967) – Sheikh Abdul

    Jackanory (1967) – Storyteller

    Man in a Suitcase (1968) – Rafael

    The Champions (1969) – Prengo

    Hadleigh (1969) – Major Savvas Stylianos

    Detective (12 October 1969 episode Inspector Ghote Hunts the Peacock) – Inspector Ghote

    Gangsters (1978) – Iqbal Khan

    Z-Cars (1978) – Anwar Chowdry

    Minder (1980) – Tajvir

    Death of a Princess (1980) – Marwan Shaheen

    The Jewel in the Crown (1984) – Mohammad Ali 'Mak' Kasim

    Bergerac (1984) – Adnan Rashid

    Family Pride (1991–92) – BB

    Dhun Hamari Tumharay Naam Hui (1999)