Remembering Tariq Aziz: A tribute to the legendary TV host

Legendary television host, actor and poet Tariq Aziz passed away in Lahore on Wednesday at the age of 84. He was born in Jalandhar in 1936 and migrated to Pakistan after the partition. His hosting skills on the show ‘Neelam Ghar’ made him a household name in India and Pakistan.

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Tariq Aziz gained fame from Pakistan’s first-ever TV quiz and game show 'Neelam Ghar’, the show which enthralled the audience for four decades.

His book, titled, “Hamzaad da Dukh” is a valuable contribution to the Punjabi literature. 

He was also awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance Award by the Pakistan government in 1992. 

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