End of an era: Celebrities pay homage to Tariq Aziz

Industry insiders such as Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Zara Noor among others remember the late legendary TV personality

Legendary TV host Tariq Aziz has passed away on Wednesday, aged 84. Aziz was also an actor and politician. His quiz show Neelam Ghar, first aired in 1974, it was later renamed the Tariq Aziz Show and then became known as Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz.

Soon after the news of his death broke out, industry insiders and fans took to social media and shared their condolences.

Celebrities such as Mawra Hocane, Vasay Chaudhry, Ushna Shah, Yasir Hussain among others paid homage to the late legendary TV personality.

Zara Noor Abbas:

The name. The show. No one can ever measure up to the grandeur of Neelam Ghar. Thank you for contributing so much to the Pakistani entertainment industry. May your soul rest in peace. Ameen!

#TariqAziz. The name. The show. No one can ever measure upto the grandeur of Neelaam Ghar. Thank you for contributing so much to Pakistani entertainment industry. May your soul rest in peace. Ameen!

— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) June 17, 2020

Sanam Jung

Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of legendary Tariq Aziz sahab.

Extremely saddened to hear about demise of legendary #TariqAziz sahib. pic.twitter.com/8Xb4oD2g7T

— Sanam Jung (@SanamJungPK) June 17, 2020

Imran Abbas:

'Dekhti aankhon suntay kaano,' aaj jese Pakistan Tv ke sir se kisi buzurg ka saaya uth gaya. The legend, the institution, the trendsetter, an era in himself, the poet, the king of gameshow Tariq Aziz Sahab is no more. Truly the end of an era. R.I.P.

https://twitter.com/ImranAbbas/status/1273189369780862976

Fahad Mustafa:

Our media industry has lost a legendary host, actor & an exceptional human being. End of an era!

Our media industry has lost a legendary host, actor & an exceptional human being.

End of an era..!!!

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ..!!#TariqAziz pic.twitter.com/gV7WH7Y6Vj

— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) June 17, 2020

Mawra Hocane:

A big part of my childhood. May you rest in peace, sir. Thank you for entertaining us with your game shows and so much more.

A big part of my childhood. May you rest in peace sir. Thankyou for entertaining us with your game shows & so much more❤️
“Dekti aankhon or suntay kanon ko#TariqAziz ka salam” 🤲🏻

— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) June 17, 2020

Vasay Chaudhry:

RIP Tariq Aziz Sb, what an Icon. The only time I asked a guest to start the show and I remember his hands trembling when he held the Mike (because of his age) but the moment cameras started rolling, the voice came out with its trademark grandeur.

DAIKHTI ANKHOO AUR SUNTAY KANOO.
RIP Tariq Aziz Sb,What an Icon.The only time I asked A guest to start the show & I remmember his hands trembling when he held the Mike (because of his age) BUT the moment cameras started rolling, the Voice came out with its trademark Grandeour.. pic.twitter.com/N4f90zRbd6

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) June 17, 2020

Saba Qamar:

Another day, another big loss. RIP Tariq Aziz. My heart aches

Another day, another big loss 💔
RIP #TariqAziz My heart aches 😔 pic.twitter.com/BQpZrFF345

— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) June 17, 2020

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan:

Inna lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon! Another legend departed. He was a pioneer broadcaster, host and actor. He was a name known in every household in Pakistan. May Allah bless him eternal peace

Inna lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon ! Another legend departed. He was a pioneer broadcaster, host and actor. He was a name known in every household in Pakistan. May Allah bless him eternal peace #RIP #TariqAziz #legendsofpakistan #PTV pic.twitter.com/kbvmkajZbw

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) June 17, 2020

Ali Rehman Khan:

My heart just fell to the floor. One of the most respected, mesmerising and engaging personalities till date, is no more. A superstar, a larger than life personality with the kindest heart. May he rest in eternal peace. He will live on in our hearts forever.

My heart just fell to the floor 💔 One of the most respected, mesmerizing and engaging personalities till date, is no more. A superstar, a larger than life personality with the kindest heart. May he rest in eternal peace. He will live on in our hearts 4ever #RIPLegend #TariqAziz pic.twitter.com/YQfNqmnNIF

— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) June 17, 2020

Armeena Khan:

https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1273180333039648771

Sami Khan:

انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون pic.twitter.com/cEM1j3EtLP

— sami khan (@samikhan421) June 17, 2020

Tariq Aziz's life and career:

Aziz had also been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 1997 and 1999.

He received his early education in Jalandhar before starting his career at Radio Pakistan, Lahore. When Pakistan started its initial television broadcast in November 1964, Aziz became the first male PTV broadcaster.

He starred in film Insaniyat (1967) with renowned actors Waheed Murad and Zeba and also played the leading role in film Haar Gaya Insaan.

Aziz has appeared on several local television programs and morning shows. He has also organised telethons for charity purposes.

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