Renowned Actor Sayed Nazim Ahmed Passed Away After Struggling with Cancer

LAKHIMPUR: Famous Assamese actor, stage artist, and working president of Asom Natya Sanmilan, Sayed Nazim Ahmed, passed away in North Lakhimpur on Wednesday night after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 71.

Reports state that due to complications, Ahmed was rushed to Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital on Wednesday evening, where he passed away at 7 pm.

An esteemed figure in Assam's theatre scene, Ahmed was a three-time president of Asom Natya Sanmilan and a recipient of various awards and honors.

Ahmed began his stage journey in 1976 by acting in plays directed by the late Ali Hyder, Sewabrata Baruah, Mahendra Borthakur, and Bhabendra Nath Saikia. He also acted in radio plays for All India Radio Dibrugarh, directed many stage plays, and performed in Raas stagings—primarily known for his character roles as Vasudeva.

An accomplished reciter, Ahmed was sent by the Assam Directorate of Cultural Affairs as an observer to the East Zone Theatre Festival in Cuttack in 1993.

A procession carried his mortal remains today through the town to the NL Govt HS School playground, where the public paid their final respects. Hundreds, irrespective of faith, gathered at the North Lakhimpur Town Kabarstan to pay floral tributes before the renowned actor’s burial.

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