In the quiet lanes of Kohdaaman Colony, Darrbagh Harwan, a deep silence prevails — the kind of silence that follows when a luminous soul departs this world, leaving behind echoes of his laughter, wisdom, and art. The News and Media fraternity joins hearts in grief and remembrance of Late Qazi Fayaz Dilbar, the beloved son of Late Qazi Muhammad, a veteran actor, filmmaker, and writer whose creative brilliance illuminated the cultural landscape of Kashmir.
Fayaz Dilbar was not just a name; he was an emotion wrapped in art, a man whose pen could stir hearts and whose camera could freeze moments of life with poetic depth. His journey through literature, theatre, and film was a testament to passion, persistence, and a deep love for storytelling. He carried with him the spirit of a true artist — humble in nature, profound in thought, and fearless in expression.
As a writer, he painted life in words that resonated with truth and human emotion. As an actor, he breathed soul into every character, leaving audiences spellbound. And as a filmmaker, he crafted stories that reflected society’s realities with sincerity and compassion.
The loss of Fayaz Dilbar is not just personal — it is collective. The news and media fraternity, the cultural community, and everyone who ever shared a conversation with him feels the void he has left behind. His colleagues remember him as a man of immense integrity, wit, and warmth — a mentor to many, a friend to all.
Fayaz Bhai’s legacy will forever remain embedded in the pages of Kashmiri art and literature. His works will continue to inspire generations to dream, to express, and to create with honesty. Though his voice has fallen silent, his words and creations will continue to speak, reminding us that true artists never die — they live on through the stories they leave behind.
Today, as I write these words not just as a journalist but as a friend, my heart is heavy, yet grateful — grateful to have known a man like Qazi Fayaz Dilbar, whose life was a melody of art, friendship, and truth.
May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah, and may his family find strength in the love and prayers that surround them.
Rest in eternal peace, dear Fayaz Bhai — your light will never fade.
- The writer is a journalist.
