Renowned Chef Zakir Qureshi Passes Away at Dawn
Qureshi's legacy will live on through his cookbooks, restaurants, and the countless people he inspired to cook and share meals with others. His simple and mouth-watering recipes will continue to be enjoyed by fans around the world, and his memory will be cherished by those who knew him and learned from him.
Pakistani chef and television personality Zakir Qureshi has passed away at the age of 58 after a prolonged battle with kidney disease, leaving behind a legacy of simple and mouth-watering recipes that captured the hearts of fans in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and beyond.
Born in 1967, Qureshi spent years honing his culinary skills in various countries, including Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, and Botswana, before becoming a household name in Pakistan through his live cooking shows. His show "Zakir's Kitchen" was particularly popular, and he was also a judge on the Pakistani version of MasterChef. Qureshi's fans are mourning his death, sharing their experiences of learning cooking and valuable advice from the chef, and extending prayers to his family.
Qureshi's career spanned decades, with stints at the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi and various hotels in other countries. He was a beloved chef and a teacher to many, and his expertise in the culinary field will be remembered for years to come. Qureshi had been undergoing treatment for kidney disease and had returned to Karachi a month ago after being told that medical procedures would be futile. He was placed on dialysis before his passing.
The news of Qureshi's passing has sent shockwaves through the culinary world, with fans and fellow chefs paying tribute to his legacy. His funeral prayer was held after Asr prayer at Jamia Rashidiya, Malir, and was attended by friends, family, and fans. Qureshi's passing is a loss not only for the culinary world but also for the many people whose lives he touched through his cooking and teaching.