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Iconic Pakistani film, television and stage actor Ali Ejaz died of cardiac arrest here at a private hospital on Tuesday. He was 77.
The legendary actor had suffered from paralysis a decade ago but he survived the effects of the illness. The heart of the actor, who had won millions of hearts across the globe, sank this morning and never recovered.
Ali Ejaz had ruled the silver screen during the 1980s and his partnership with Khalid Saleem (Nanha) in lead comic role gave him eternal fame while his television drama 'Khawaja & Son' won him immense popularity. He had started his career with employment in a bank while started acting career from a radio drama and later film 'Insaniyyat'.
He was cast in the movie by director Shaba Keranwi who had met Ali Ejaz in the bank.
There are 107 films to his credit which include 84 Punjabi, 24 Urdu and one Pushto films while he had started his career in 1967. He acted in lead role in dozens of Pakistan television and private productions.
He was decorated with the Pride of Performance award on August 14, 1993 while he had bagged multiple other awards to acknowledge his acting skills. Some of his famous films include 'Sala Sahib', 'Insaniyat', 'Dubai Chalo', 'Dada Ustad', 'Pyar Da Palla', 'Bhaiyyan Di Jori', 'Yamla Jutt', 'Bad Nalo Badna', Bura Ashiq, Mera Naa Sadhu, Shetani Laila Majnu Zulm Kai nai, Phalda Sadha Rasta, Badal Sohratay, Jawai Mister, Aflatoon Naukartay, Malik Wohdi Daa, Sawal Aey Baoji, Ji Dushman Pyara, Andheri Nagri, Dhi rani Chor Machaey Shor, Ishq mera Naa Bharosa, Sala Sahab, Athra Puttar Aap sey Kiya Parda, and Ishq Samandar.
Ali Ejaz spent the last years of his life in professional wilderness and was ignored by the industry and television but he had left indliable marks on the film and drama history of the country.
He has left behind a widow and two sons. His funeral will be lifted from his residence 41 D New Muslim Town. The timings of the funeral prayers will be announced later by the family.
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