Veteran Pakistani Actor Ayesha Khan Found Dead In Karachi Home
Veteran Pakistani actor Ayesha Khan (77) was found dead in her Karachi residence on June 19, with police estimating she had passed away nearly a week prior.
The discovery was made after neighbours alerted authorities about a foul odour emanating from her home. When police and forensic teams arrived, they found her body in an advanced state of decomposition, suggesting she had died days earlier, reported The Express Tribune.
Ayesha Khan, 76, had a celebrated career spanning nearly four decades, with notable contributions to both television and film. Her final screen appearance was in the 2020 drama “Soteli Maamta”, after which she reportedly stepped away from the public eye and began leading a more private life.
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According to reports in The Express Tribune and Dawn, the preliminary investigation suggests she may have died of natural causes, possibly following a fall while exiting her bathroom.
Her body was initially taken to the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre for a postmortem. However, the autopsy was temporarily delayed until the arrival of her son from abroad. In the meantime, her remains have been moved to the Edhi Foundation mortuary.
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Born in 1948, Ayesha Khan was the elder sister of Khalida Riyasat, another revered name from the golden era of Pakistani television. The two sisters shared the screen on multiple occasions and were known for their commanding presence and emotional depth. Khalida Riyasat passed away in 1996 from cancer, marking the end of a legendary chapter in Pakistan’s television history.
Despite her gradual retreat from the limelight, Ayesha Khan’s legacy endured through her powerful performances in landmark dramas such as “Akhri Chattan,” “Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord,” “Dehleez,” “Daraarein,” “Bol Meri Machli,” and “Ek Aur Aasman.” She also appeared in notable films including “Muskaan” (2011) and “Fatima” (2012).
