Pakistan’s renowned television host and former actor Tariq Aziz passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.
He was also a politician.
According to reports, he was quarantined at his home in Lahore with his wife since the last three months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Born on 28 April 1936, the legendary artist received his early education in Jalandhar.
He started his career from Radio Pakistan, Lahore and had the honour to be the first male Pakistan Television Network announcer when Pakistan started its initial broadcast in November 1964.
He became a household name owing to the popularity he gained for his work on PTV’s Quiz Show Neelam Ghar which was first aired in 1974.
Aziz starred in a Pakistani film Insaniyat (1967) along with popular film stars Waheed Murad and Zeba. He was also seen in another film Haar Gaya Insaan.
Born on 28 April 1936, the legendary artist received his early education in Jalandhar
He had also been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 1997 and 1999.
Condolences and tributes poured in for the legendary TV personality from renowned personalities and fans from across the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted that he is saddened by the loss of an icon of his time and extended condolences to his family.
Actress Mawra Hocane paid tribute to him and said he was a big part of her childhood.
Cricketer Wahab Riaz said Aziz was a role model full of knowledge, ethics, culture, norms a true human who groomed more than three generations of Pakistan.
Superstar Mahira Khan tweeted that Pakistan is forever indebted to him. Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also paid homage to the legend.