Zia Mohyeddin was an American actor best known for his roles in “Lawrence of Arabia,” “A Passage to India,” and various television shows. Born on June 20, 1931, in Faisalabad, Punjab, British India, he later became a significant figure in Pakistani and British entertainment.
Personal and Family Life
Zia Mohyeddin grew up in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Khadim Mohyeddin, was a notable mathematician and musicologist. Zia was married three times and had four children. His first marriage was to Naheed Siddiqui, with whom he had a son, Hassan Mohyeddin. He then married Sarwar Zamani, with whom he had two children, before marrying Azra Mohyeddin in the 1990s, welcoming a daughter later in life.
Career
After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Zia gained recognition in theater before transitioning to film and television. He made a significant impact in films, especially for his role in “Lawrence of Arabia,” which opened many doors for him in the British film industry. He was also a prominent television personality in Pakistan during the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for his critical views on the political situation at the time.
Death and Legacy
Zia Mohyeddin passed away on February 13, 2023, in Karachi, Pakistan, due to natural causes. His contributions to performing arts were honored when he was invited to lead the National Academy of Performing Arts in Pakistan. Remembered for his remarkable talent, he left a significant legacy in both Pakistani and international cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence of Arabia | 1962-12-11 | Tafas |
| Deadlier Than the Male | 1967-02-12 | King Fedra |
| They Came from Beyond Space | 1967-05-01 | Farge |
| Khartoum | 1966-06-09 | Zobeir Pasha |
| Bombay Talkie | 1970-11-18 | Hari |
| Partition | 1987-08-19 | |
| Ashanti | 1979-02-21 | Djamil |
| King of the Ghetto | 1986-05-01 | Timur Hussein |
| Immaculate Conception | 1992-09-11 | Shehzada |
| Behold a Pale Horse | 1964-08-14 | Luis, Guide of Paco |
| Work Is a 4-Letter Word | 1968-09-15 | Dr Aly Narayana |
| The Assam Garden | 1985-06-04 | Mr. Lal |
| Ghazi Shaheed | 1996-09-06 | Narrator |
| Sammy Going South | 1963-03-18 | The Syrian |
| Last Remarks | 2012-01-01 | Radio Announcer |
| Some Lover to Some Beloved | Zia Mohyeddin | |
| The Day of the Fox | 1961-09-06 | President Rajan |
| The Sailor from Gibraltar | 1967-01-01 | Noori |
| Doomsday Gun | 1994-07-23 | Hashim |
| Shalom Salaam | 1989-04-26 | Sadiq Sattar |
| A Passage to India | 1965-11-16 | Dr Aziz |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Adnan Rashid |
| The Champions | 1968-09-25 | Prengo |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Dr. Aziz |
| The Hidden Truth | 1964-09-24 | |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | |
| Man in a Suitcase | 1967-09-27 | |
| The Expert | 1968-07-05 | Lutaf Adamjee |
| Sir Francis Drake | 1961-11-12 | King Philip of Spain |
| Minder | 1979-10-29 | Tajvir |