Veteran actor Rashid Naz passed away at the age of 73 in Islamabad on Monday morning. His daughter Madiha Rizvi posted the unfortunate news on her Instagram account.
“Our dearest Baba Rashid Naz Has left this world peacefully this morning. Please recite Surah Fateha for the departed soul,” she wrote along with a picture.
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Baba 🤍 #Rashidnaz u will be missed forever pic.twitter.com/OltrZJwFiM
— Madiha Rizvi (@SyedMadihaRizvi) January 17, 2022
According to reports, the actor had been suffering from health issues for a long time. His body was brought to Peshawar for his funeral which was held today (Monday) at an eidgah on Charsadda Road.
Several artists from the film and television industry took to social media to pay tribute and express grief.
Undoubtedly one of the finest actors of his generation. We lost another legend today. An incredible human being with a heart of gold. I count my lucky stars to have had the opportunity to know him and share the screen with him. He will be missed. Rest in Power, sir. #RasheedNaz pic.twitter.com/HdQQKuIFvf
— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) January 17, 2022
We lost another legend today… #RasheedNaz sir… 💔 pic.twitter.com/koImYNteLM
— sami khan (@samikhan421) January 17, 2022
Another big jolt to our industry. Rasheed Naz Sahib leaves behind an impressive legacy of work. You will always be remembered as a brilliant actor. May Allah grant you highest place in Jannah. Aameen🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/X7AtpzK0sE
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) January 17, 2022
What a sad day to have lost a brilliant actor & wonderful human being.. Inna lillahe waina illehe rajaoon May his soul rest in peace Ameen. Had the privilege of working with him. Huge loss
So long #RasheedNaz sir the world will miss you #Shafqatmehmood pic.twitter.com/9H2ErS8BLT— Mishi khan (@mishilicious) January 17, 2022
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Born in Peshawar in 1948, he had a career spanning over 4 decades. In 1971, he started his television career as an actor in Pushto television play. His first Urdu play was Aik Tha Gaoon in 1973.
Rashid Naz made his big-screen debut with Syed Noor’s Dakait and was highly appreciated for his roles in Shoaib Mansoor’s films Khuda Ke Liye and Verna.
He also appeared in various Pashto, Hindko and Urdu tv shows.
Our deepest condolences go out to the actor’s family. May his soul rest in peace.
