Nation remembers legend Latif Kapadia on his 21st death anniversary to pay tributes for his unforgettable contribution to this entertainment industry.

He was Pakistani stage and television actor. Great artist was born on March 27, 1934 in Nasik, Maharashtra in British India. Latif Kapadia migrated to Karachi at age of 13, electronic channels reported. Latif began his career as stage actor. He was initiated into acting in 1953 by theatre-loving couple, Meherji and Pervaiz Dastur. They presented many plays in 1950s.

In 1957, Latif Kapadia joined Avant-Grade Arts Theater formed by Ali Ahmed and Latif's elder brother, Ghulam Ali Kapadia. Ali Ahmed's play, Sheeshay Kay Aadmi, was great hit. Latif Kapadia had played pivotal role in it. His other noted plays that earned him fame were Qissa Jagtay Sotay Ka, Ek Din Ka Sultan and Phir Bhi Hum Jeetay Rahay. In 1967, When Pakistan Television came to Karachi, Latif Kapadia did his first television play, Sheeshay Kay Aadmi, recreating same role. His other television plays include Baarish, Barzakh, Fifty Fifty, Gurez, Nadan Nadia and Shikastay Arzoo.

Kapadia also played role in film Very Good Dunya, Very Bad Log. He was fond of singing also and used to sing songs of his friend, Ahmed Rushdi. On March 23, 2001, Latif Kapadia received Pride of Performance award from President of Pakistan. Kapadia died of cardio-respiratory arrest on March 29, 2002. He left behind his wife, son and four daughters. Kapadia was buried in Mewashah Graveyard.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 30 2023

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