Zia Mohyeddin
Zia Mohyeddin | |
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| ضیاء محی الدین | |
| Born | 20 June 1931 Lyallpur, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 13 February 2023 (aged 91) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 1954 – 2023 |
| Title | Chairman of National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi |
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| Children | 4 |
Zia Mohyeddin HI SI (Urdu: ضیاء محی الدین; 20 June 1931 – 13 February 2023) was a British-Pakistani film actor, producer, director, and television broadcaster who appeared in both Pakistani cinema and television, as well as in British cinema and television throughout his career.
Mohyeddin became famous for his Pakistan Television talk show The Zia Mohyeddin Show (1969–1973). He was also known for originating the role of Dr. Aziz in the stage play of A Passage to India. He also appeared in Lawrence of Arabia.