Popular broadcaster, author, and orator Zia Mohyeddin has passed away today in Karachi at the age of 91.
Mohyeddin was critically ill and on life support at a hospital in the city. Since the news broke, social media users and celebrities have expressed shock, and grief and offered condolences to his family. Let’s have a look:
Consider myself fortunate to have this live recording of the great #ZiaMohyeddin sb during a reading session from four years ago at the 2019 Karachi Literature Festival. May his soul rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/X6h8oOC9pb
— Umer Bin Ajmal (@umerbinajmal) February 13, 2023
Zia Mohyeddin is no more a British-Pakistani actor, producer, director and television broadcaster who has appeared in both Pakistani cinema & TV
Born: 20 June 1931 (age 91); Lyallpur, British India
A legend in his own right
May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/V3p8y2dqrD— Shahab Zuberi (@zuberishahab) February 13, 2023
End of an era. RIP Zia Mohyeddin sb.
You will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/2xT6YAsKCG— Absa Komal (@AbsaKomal) February 13, 2023
Distinguished Zia Mohyeddin-Pakistan’s iconic talent, Intl star is no more with us. Had the privilege of working with him.Truly an inspiration in hosting. He was a great host,actor, director, producer & voice over artist.
May ALLAH bless his soul & give sabr to Azra Bhabi. Ameen pic.twitter.com/cxe7ZHvb4o— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) February 13, 2023
A great writer, actor, director, narrator, TV host, broadcaster and intellectual – Zia Mohyeddin passed away.
Another gem lost.#RIP #ZiaMohyeddin
— Hassan Butt (@IHassanButt) February 13, 2023
Farewell, Zia Mohyeddin saab. You were one of the last remaining reminders of a time of grace and sophistication, where there was a prevalence of intellectual and literary influences in the media.
Truly an end of an era but forever a legend.
Inna lillahe wa inna alayhi rajioon https://t.co/fdrL8KVdpg— Zunaira Inam Khan (@ZunairaInam) February 13, 2023
