Zia Mohyeddin

Zia Mohyeddin

Deceased · Born: Jun 20, 1931 · Died: Feb 13, 2023

Personal Details

BornJun 20, 1931 Lyallpur, Punjab, British India
Spouse
  • Naheed Siddiqui

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Azra Mohyeddin

    ( May 10, 2025 to Feb 13, 2023 )
  • Sarwar Zamani

Biography

Born on June 20, 1931, Zia Mohyeddin embarked on a remarkable journey that would span an astonishing nine decades, ultimately coming to a close on February 13, 2023. This extraordinary individual, blessed with an extraordinary range of talents, effortlessly navigated the complexities of multiple roles, effortlessly oscillating between the positions of actor, producer, director, and television broadcaster.

Zia Mohyeddin's remarkable career was marked by a plethora of esteemed recognitions, with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, a distinction of immense prestige and the second-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, being one of the most notable acknowledgments he received.

Additionally, he was also bestowed the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, a prestigious award that is regarded as the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, further solidifying his reputation as a highly accomplished individual.

Zia Mohyeddin's impressive array of accolades serves as a testament to his outstanding contributions to his field and his country, and is a reflection of the profound impact he had on those around him.

Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Zia Mohyeddin was a renowned Pakistani actor, director, and voice artist, who made a lasting impression on the world of entertainment and beyond.

With a career spanning many decades, Zia Mohyeddin was known for his versatility, his incredible range, and his ability to bring characters to life in a way that captivated audiences.

Throughout his illustrious career, Zia Mohyeddin received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan.

Zia Mohyeddin's legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of artists and performers, and his memory will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Career

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1994
{"id":124459,"title":"Immaculate Conception","year":"1992","character":"Shehzada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/immaculate-conception","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124459.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":161050,"title":"Partition","year":"1987","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/partition-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161050.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":161322,"title":"We Are the Children","year":"1987","character":"Father Emmanuel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/we-are-the-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161322.jpg"},"released":1}
We Are the Children
We Are the Children as Father Emmanuel
{"id":161827,"title":"The Assam Garden","year":"1985","character":"Mr. Lal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-assam-garden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161827.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":10037,"title":"Bergerac","year":1983,"character":"Adnan Rashid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bergerac","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Bergerac
Bergerac as Adnan Rashid
{"id":163031,"title":"Staying On","year":"1980","character":"Ibrahim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/staying-on","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163031.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Staying On
Staying On as Ibrahim
{"id":64033,"title":"Death of a Princess","year":"1980","character":"Marwan Shaheen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-of-a-princess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64033.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64033.jpg"},"released":1}
Death of a Princess
Death of a Princess as Marwan Shaheen
{"id":104829,"title":"Ashanti","year":"1979","character":"Djamil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ashanti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50v0krc09po0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50v0krc09po0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Ashanti
Ashanti as Djamil
{"id":65070,"title":"Bombay Talkie","year":"1970","character":"Hari","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bombay-talkie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65070.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":166318,"title":"Work Is a Four Letter Word","year":"1968","character":"Dr Aly Narayana","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/work-is-a-four-letter-word","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166318.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166318.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":10322,"title":"The Champions","year":1968,"character":"Prengo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-champions","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10322.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":65294,"title":"The Sailor from Gibraltar","year":"1967","character":"Noori","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sailor-from-gibraltar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65294.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65294.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
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{"id":87572,"title":"Deadlier Than the Male","year":"1967","character":"King Fedra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadlier-than-the-male","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87572.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":30472,"title":"Khartoum","year":"1966","character":"Zobeir Pasha","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/khartoum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76hme7mq6q10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/76hme7mq6q10.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Khartoum
Khartoum as Zobeir Pasha
{"id":32601,"title":"Behold a Pale Horse","year":"1964","character":"Luis, Guide of Paco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/behold-a-pale-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d9bg3knoclg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d9bg3knoclg.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Behold a Pale Horse
Behold a Pale Horse as Luis, Guide of Paco
{"id":14678,"title":"A Boy Ten Feet Tall","year":"1963","character":"The Syrian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-boy-ten-feet-tall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14678.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
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1962
{"id":11260,"title":"Sir Francis Drake","year":1961,"character":"King Philip of Spain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sir-francis-drake","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11260.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake as King Philip of Spain