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India Today
8 hours ago
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- India Today
Veteran Pakistani actor Ayesha Khan dies at 76, body discovered after a week
Pakistani actor Ayesha Khan, known for her memorable roles in Pakistani television shows, died at the age of 76. Her body was found in a decomposed state at her apartment in Karachi, nearly a week after her say Ayesha's neighbours reported a foul smell coming from the flat, prompting them to alert authorities. Local police confirmed that the veteran actor had died several days prior to being body was shifted to Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre for postmortem examination. The exact time and cause of her death are yet to be ascertained. Her body will be transferred to Edhi Foundation mortuary in Sohrab Goth after all the formalities are over. Born on November 22, 1948, Ayesha rose to fame during the golden age of Pakistan Television (PTV). Some of her popular shows include 'Akhri Chattan', 'Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord', 'Dehleez', 'Daraarein', 'Bol Meri Machli', and 'Ek Aur Aasman'.Ayesha also appeared in several Pakistani films, including 'Muskaan' and 'Fatima'. She also featured in Indian film 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman'.Her passing shocked many fans and industry peers, who expressed deep sorrow over her death. Tributes poured in across social media, with many remembering her as a prominent face of the Pakistani television sister, the late Khalida Riyasat, was another prominent name on Pakistani television. Khalida dominated Pakistani television screens from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. She died on August 26, 1953.
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Veteran Pakistani Actress Ayesha Khan Found Dead In Karachi Home; Body Found A Week Later
Last Updated: 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. First Published:
