Latif Kapadia

Latif Kapadia (1934-2002), was a Pakistani stage and television actor. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Nasik, Maharashtra, in British India. At the age of just 13, Latif Kapadia was migrated to Karachi after the partition of the subcontinent.

Latif started his career as a stage actor. He was initiated into acting in 1953 by a theatre-loving couple, "Meherji" and "Pervaiz Dastur". They presented many plays in the 1950s.

In 1957, Latif Kapadia joined the "Avant-Garde Arts Theatre" formed by "Ali Ahmed" and Latif’s elder brother, "Ghulam Ali Kapadia". Ali Ahmed’s play, "Sheeshay Kay Aadmi", was a great hit. Latif Kapadia had played a 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 the same role.

His other television plays include:
* "Baarish"
* "Barzakh"
* "Fifty Fifty"
* "Gurez"
* "Nadan Nadia"
* "Shikastay Arzoo"

Latif Kapadia also played a role in a film "Very Good Dunya, Very Bad Log", film was released in 1998.

On March 23, 2001 Latif Kapadia received the Pride of Performance award from the President of Pakistan. He got the award for his services towards theatre in Pakistan.

Latif Kapadia was died of "cardio-respiratory arrest" on March 29, 2002. He leaves behind his wife, a son and four daughters. Latif Kapadia was buried in "Mewashah graveyard" in Karachi.

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* [http://latifkapadia.com/latifkapadia/ Latif Kapadia - Official website]
* [http://www.dawn.com/2002/03/30/top17.htm Latif Kapadia passes away - Daily Dawn]
* [http://www.synergyadvertising.biz/Group/News.asp# About Latif Kapadia (late) the star the father]