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NAPA Board adopts resolution to condole demise of Zia Mohyeddin

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NAPA Board
  • Zia Mohyeddin led the NAPA over the past 18 years.
  • Zia Mohyeddin passed away on February 13 2023.
  • NAPA will sustain its distinctive role in future.

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) adopted a Resolution to record deep appreciation for the invaluable services of its first President and CEO Zia Mohyeddin who passed away on February 13 2023.

Recording its profound respects and admiration for the extraordinary and unrivalled contribution by Zia Mohyeddin to the theatrical arts, to television, to cinema, to the narration of literature and to writing, the Board stressed that above all these unique accomplishments, Zia Mohyeddin led the progressive evolution of NAPA over the past 18 years as the country’s preeminent centre for teaching, learning and training of hundreds of youth in all aspects of drama and music.

His unique command over both Urdu and English, his mastery of diction, direction, stage movement and acting enabled young men and women from across the country to become highly successful and praised artists in diverse media.

Zia Mohyeddin has left a rich legacy to serve as an abiding inspiration for the present and future generations. The fact that he continued to visit NAPA every working day till just a few days before his demise, even after attaining the age of 91 years ,  to deliver lectures and conduct training  workshops was a stellar example of his dedication to encourage youth in artistic endeavours.

The Board recorded its thanks to the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah who graciously approved the proposal presented during the final day of the Zia Mohyeddin Festival held at NAPA on February 26 2023  by the Chairman of NAPA, Syed Jawaid Iqbal, for the establishment of a new Chair in the name of  Zia Mohyeddin at the University of Karachi to facilitate research  and learning about the vast body of work that the thespian has left behind which will  help foster future excellence.

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Zia Mohyeddin had the power to captivate his audience, says Murad

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Zia Mohyeddin
  • This he said while speaking at Tribute Evening Farewell.
  • CM Sindh theatre is a lifelong passion of Zia Mohyeddin.
  • He said Mr. Zia is talented and hardworking orator.

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that someone, as celebrated as Zia Mohyeddin, needs no introduction but he was a man with feathers galore in his hat: an actor, orator, director, author, and broadcaster who ruled over his own career for more than six decades.

This he said while speaking at `Tribute Evening Farewell to the Legend Zia Mohyeddin’ program organized by NAPA at NAPA Auditorium on Sunday evening.

Mr. Mohyeddin, despite proficiently enjoying various disciplines, let theatre be his lifelong passion. He studied theatre at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), the CM said and added that the thespian marked his debut in Lawrence of Arabia in 1961, which along with ‘Behold the Pale Horse’ (1964) and ‘Bombay Talkie (1970) became Zia Mohyeddin’s most memorable performances amongst many others.

Mr. Shah said that Mr. Zia, the talented and hardworking orator returned to Pakistan in the 1960s, hosting ‘The Zia Mohyeddin Show on PTV’, in which he introduced a new style of hosting. He added that Mr. Zia also set up the PIA Arts and Dance Academy the following decade which toured the world and performed at the Madison Square Garden and for Queen Elizabeth II.

“While I speak about Mr. Mohyeddin, I -just like everyone present here- am in absolute awe of his achievements,” the CM said and added to sum up the accolades he achieved or the life he led in a speech did not even come close to giving justice to his life’s work.

Murad Shah said that apart from being president of NAPA, he authored two books: memoir A Carrot is a Carrot (2008), and The God of My Idolatry, a collection of essays published in 2016. “At NAPA, he trained and taught a generation of Pakistani cinema, theatre, and art and I am sure the proteges of Mr. Mohyeddin will continue to make Pakistan proud,” he hoped.

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Mahira Khan, Adnan Siddiqui, and others mourn the death of Zia Mohyeddin

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Mahira Khan
  • The nation is shocked to learn the death of legend Zia Mohyeddin.
  • Mahira Khan and others mourn the death of Zia mohyeddin.
  • Many celebrities from the entertainment industry mourn the veteran’s passing.

Yesterday, the entire Pakistani nation was shocked to learn of the death of legendary literature maestro Zia Mohyeddin. Following the death of great writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad on Friday, February 10, Zia’s death has marked the ‘end of an era’. The heartbreaking news jolted the entire country. Many celebrities from the entertainment industry came forward to mourn the veteran’s passing.

Adnan Siddiqui, an actor, expressed his condolences on Twitter. He stated:

Meanwhile, Faysal Qureshi posted a photo of himself with Zia and wrote:

 

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However, social activist Muniba Mazari lamented his loss as well, referring to his passing as the “End of an Era.”

Other famous people, such as Yasir Hussain, Dawar Mehmood, Hamza Tariq Jamil, and Mahira Khan expressed their sorrow at his passing.

 

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Zia Mohyeddin has made a significant contribution to improving Pakistani theatre. His work completely changed the course of art and theatre in Pakistan in a way that no one else could ever have. His vocal style when reading poetry or stories is incomparable. Today, Pakistan truly lost its voice.

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Pakistani celebrities grieve the loss of legend Zia Mohyeddin

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Zia Mohyeddin

Zia Mohyeddin, one of the finest orator, passed away at 91. Pakistani celebrities expressed their condolences. He was recalled by Adnan Siddiqui as a legend. Zia Mohyeddin, a well-known broadcaster, writer, and probably one of the finest orator, passed away. Pakistani celebrities, social media influencers, and individuals from all walks of expressed condolences. At 6:30 … Read more

Veteran actor & producer Zia Mohyeddin passes away in Karachi

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Zia Mohyeddin
  • Zia Mohyeddin is a veteran actor, director, and television host.
  • Zia Mohyeddin passed away on Monday in Karachi at the age of 91.
  • He was treated at a private hospital in Karachi for her fever and excruciating abdominal pain.

Zia Mohyeddin, a veteran actor, director, and television host, passed away on Monday in Karachi at the age of 91.

According to the sources, Zia was being treated at a private hospital in Karachi for fever and excruciating abdominal pain. Later, an ultrasound revealed that he was experiencing intestinal problems. The actor then had surgery and was taken to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU).

Today after Zuhr prayer, the funeral prayer for him will be held in Imam bargah Yasrab in Defense Phase 4.

He was born in Faisalabad on June 20, 1931, and in 1962 he was given the chance to act in the well-known movie Lawrence of Arabia, where he had a notable part. He also hosted a stage programme titled “Zia Mohyeddin Show,” In 2012, the then-government also gave him the Hilal e Imtiaz award.

The honour of writing the dialogue for Teri Yaad, Pakistan’s first motion picture, belonged to his father.

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Renowned artist Zia Mohyeddin rewarded with ‘Jinnah Medal’

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Jinnah

Renowned legendary artist of Pakistan Zia Mohyeddin received Pakistan society’s first ‘Jinnah Medal’ on his services. The event took place in Lincoln London. Several Pakistani-British authorities attended the event. He had received various awards before. He was honored with civil awards two times; Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2003 and Hilal Imtiaz in 2012. Zia had given several … Read more

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