Legendary actor, host, voice-over artist, and literary icon Zia Mohyeddin passed away today on Monday in Karachi. As he was announced to attend Faiz Mela festival in Lahore this week, the sudden news of Zia’s demise left the industry in shock and pain.
Mahira Khan, Saba Qamar, Sonya Hussyn, Sanam Saeed, Sohail Ahmed, Osman Khalid Butt, Ahsan Khan and many other actors took to social media to react to the news.
Lost a great.. Rest in peace Sir.
Thank you for the innumerable ways you have been of service to the arts of this country.إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ#ZiaMohyeddin 🕊️♥️ pic.twitter.com/BljyJrjnK5
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 13, 2023
Waking up to the sad news of Zia Mohyeddin.
Inna lillah he wa Inna ilae he raajeoon
End of an era. Rest in Peace Zia Sahab, you will be missed 🤍— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) February 13, 2023
Deepest condolences to the family and to the country. To literature and theatre ! May your work and voice inspire us always. #ZiaMohiuddin pic.twitter.com/TrhzcrlRXp
— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) February 13, 2023
“بولنے” کے جادوگر ضیاء مُحیُ الدّین انتقال کر گئے
اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّآ اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲— Sohail Ahmed (@realsohailahmed) February 13, 2023
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
Truly the end of an era.#ZiaMohyeddin— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) February 13, 2023
Today we lost another legend! Inna lilahe wainna elaihe rajeoon #ZiaMohiuddin sahab. You have left a legacy behind for us to cherish! 💔 pic.twitter.com/nZW9tKuocP
— zhalay sarhadi (@Xxhalay) February 13, 2023
Loss Loss Loss. An institutional loss. lingual loss. A theatrical loss. A National loss. Bigger than life loss. Zia sahb i was yet planning to meet you someday in person, because seeing a person like you meeting a person like you itself is an honour i wanted to learn from you pic.twitter.com/CuhrERJMDJ
— Rabia Butt (@Iamrabiabutt) February 13, 2023
Zia Mohyeddin the last of the last! Intellectual gem of Pakistan is no more. I am very sad it is an end of an era. May he test in peace what a life he’s had I wish I could could have an ounce of his intelligence:(💔💔💔💔RIP
— Tooba Siddiqui (@ToobaSiddiqui) February 13, 2023
Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali and writer Khalil ur Rehman Qamar also shared their thoughts on social media.
Zia Mohyeddin saheb isn’t just a legend and an icon. He was an institution that influenced and shaped generations. He leaves behind his immortal legacy. A huge loss! Rest in peace #ZiaMohyeddin pic.twitter.com/F8Cg03YBVO
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) February 13, 2023
ہاۓ ضیامحی الدین
اُردو کو کچھ سہارا مل جاتا تو چلے جاتے آپ
وہ تو مر جائیگی آپکے غم میں— Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar (@KrqOfficial) February 13, 2023
Not just artist community but politicians and diplomats also shared their grief. Former PM Imran Khan, Senator Faisal Javed and former diplomat Maleeha Lodhi also shared their reactions on social media.
Saddened to learn of the passing of Zia Mohyeddin. I knew him for decades. He was a highly cultured person, extremely well read esp in Urdu literature and an institution in the world of entertainment. He will be missed. My condolences & prayers go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) 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
Big loss https://t.co/7utQh7E2TC
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) February 13, 2023
