Veteran actor and TV show host Tariq Aziz passes away

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Renowned television show host Tariq Aziz passed away in Lahore at the age of 84.

Born in 1936 Jalandhar, British India, Tariq Aziz started his career at Radio Pakistan in 1964 and soon became one of the most recognizable voices in Pakistan.

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Tariq Aziz showcased his talent in several Pakistani films on 60’s and 70’s, Salgira (1969) being his one of the famous movies.

However, it was television that brought him the limelight of Pakistani audiences. His quiz show ‘Neelam Ghar’ (later renamed to Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz /Tariq Aziz Show) garnered nation-wide praise and acknowledgement.

He was awarded ‘Pride of Performance’ by the Pakistani government in 1992 for his services to the nation.

Several prominent personalities including Prime Minister Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, ant others took to social media to pay homage and express sorrow over the passing away of a legend of Pakistani television.

Saddened to learn of the passing of Tariq Aziz, an icon in his time and a pioneer of our TV game shows. My condolences and prayers go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 17, 2020

BREAKING: #Pakistan's famous TV host, film actor, politician #TariqAziz passes away in Lahore. He was known for his work on the PTV's Quiz Show #NeelamGhar. pic.twitter.com/OqlgwoS3So
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) June 17, 2020

https://twitter.com/I_JavedMiandad/status/1273167901734862850

Legendary host, an intellectual powerhouse and a brand in himself.
His famous “Dekhti aankhon sunty kaanon ko Tariq Aziz ka salam” and “Ye apka hua”still echoes in my ears.

May the Almighty bless his soul with higher ranks and give strength to the loss bearers.
RIP #TariqAziz !
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 17, 2020

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