Veteran Pakistani Actress Ayesha Khan Found Dead In Karachi Home; Body Found A Week Later
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Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan was found dead in her Karachi flat after a week. Her decomposed body raised concerns about her health and isolated final days.
Renowned Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan, known for her iconic roles in classic television dramas, was found dead in her apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7, Karachi, on Wednesday. She was 76.
According to local media reports, Khan's body was discovered nearly a week after her passing. Neighbours alerted the authorities after noticing a foul smell emanating from the actress's residence. Police officials confirmed that the body was in a decomposed state, indicating she had died several days prior.
Khan, who had been living alone for several years, was reportedly dealing with health issues and had largely withdrawn from the public eye. Her remains were shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for post-mortem examination to determine the cause and exact time of death. Following medico-legal formalities, her body was transferred to the Edhi Foundation mortuary in Sohrab Goth.
An investigation into the circumstances of her death has been launched, with police questioning neighbours and reaching out to possible relatives for further information. As of now, no signs of foul play have been reported.
Born on November 22, 1948, Ayesha Khan was a veteran of Pakistani television, celebrated for her performances in shows such as Akhri Chattan, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, Dehleez, Daraarein, Bol Meri Machli, and Ek Aur Aasman. She also appeared in films including Muskaan, Fatima, and the Indian film Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.
Ayesha was the elder sister of the late actress Khalida Riyasat, another stalwart of the Pakistani television industry. While both sisters contributed significantly to the golden era of PTV dramas, Ayesha gradually stepped away from the limelight in her later years.
Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from the entertainment fraternity. Celebrities and fans alike took to social media to pay tribute to her legacy and express sadness over the circumstances of her lonely demise.
The incident has also reignited concerns about the well-being of senior artists, particularly those living alone and forgotten by the industry they once enriched.
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