KARACHI, Dec 15: TV and film artiste Farid Nawaz Baluch died of heart failure in the early hours of Saturday. He was 56.

He experienced some breathing problem at midnight. His family took him to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, where he died at 3.30am. He leaves a widow and four children.

His burial took place after Zuhar prayers on Saturday. His Soyem will be held on Tuesday at 11am at 129/3 Faran Society near Dhoraji.

Farid Nawaz had more than 100 TV plays to his credit. He also performed in two films.