Tributes paid to stage and television Icon Latif Kapadia on his death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Mar, 2026) The twenty-fourth death anniversary of Latif Kapadia was marked on Sunday (March 29) with media remembering his contributions and celebrating his enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

Latif Kapadia was born on March 27, 1934, in Nasik, Maharashtra, in British India. At the age of 13, he migrated to Karachi, where he later rose to become one of the most renowned actors in Pakistan’s television industry.

Latif Kapadia began his career as a stage actor in 1953, when he was introduced to acting by theater enthusiasts Meherji and Pervaiz Dastur, who produced numerous plays during the 1950s.

Latif Kapadia joined the Avant-Garde Arts Theater in 1957, founded by Ali Ahmed and his elder brother Ghulam Ali Kapadia. He gained recognition for his role in the hit play Sheeshay Kay Aadmi, along with other notable performances in Qissa Jagtay Sotay Ka, Ek Din Ka Sultan, and Phir Bhi Hum Jeetay Rahay.

In 1967, with the arrival of television in Karachi, he reprised Sheeshay Kay Aadmi for tv and went on to appear in several popular plays including Baarish, Barzakh, Fifty Fifty, Gurez, Naan Nadia, and Shikastay Arzoo.

He also acted in the film Very Good Dunya, Very Bad Log (1998) and had a passion for singing, often performing songs of his friend Ahmed Rushdi.

He was awarded the Pride of Performance on March 23, 2001, in recognition of his contributions to

theater.

Latif Kapadia passed away on March 29, 2002, due to cardiac arrest and was laid to rest at Mewashah graveyard in Karachi, leaving behind his family.

On his death anniversary, the legacy of Latif Kapadia is celebrated with deep admiration. From his unforgettable stage performances to his memorable television roles, his artistry continues to resonate, reminding everyone that true talent never fades.

Even years after his passing, Latif Kapadia’ s presence is felt in every corner of Pakistan’s theater and television, a testament to a life devoted to the performing arts.