Karachi: Seasoned television and radio artist Qazi Wajid passed away on Sunday.
The veteran actor was admitted to hospital after his health deteriorated on Saturday.
Qazi Wajid had an illustrious career in both television and radio, he received several awards throughout his career, including the Pride of Performance Award.
Prominent personalities took to Twitter to express sorrow on the veteran actor’s demise.
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
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Lillahi Rajioun. May God bless his soul. In his 87 year life he has left Pakistani audiences with memorable performances.https://t.co/9hP8CzxzCd
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) February 11, 2018
2 important people left all of us today. RIP Asma Jehangir & Qazi Wajid. Beyshakk to Allah we belong & to him alone is our return.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) February 11, 2018
Saddened at the demise of renowned showbiz star Qazi Wajid & law expert Asma Jahangir. May Allah have mercy on the departed souls.
— Jahangir Khan Tareen (@JahangirKTareen) 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
