Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan was found dead at her Karachi flat. She was 77. The local media reported that the body of the veteran actress was discovered several days after her tragic demise.
Ayesha Khan was known for Pakistani dramas like Afshan, Aroosa, and Mehndi. She was born on November 22, 1948, to Riyasat-ullah Khan, a former superintendent of Karachi police. Ayesha was the elder sister of actress legendary Pakistani actress Khalida Riyasat.
Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked at Radio Pakistan. Ayesha kicked off her acting career with PTV dramas in 1964 and hit stardom with her performance in popular dramas like Bol Meri Machli, Ek Aur Aasman, Dehleez, Daraarein, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, and Akhri Chattan.
However, Ayesha Khan's career expands to several hit movies like Raju Ban Geya Gentleman, Tahira, Muskaan, Nafeesa Hashmi Khan and Fatima.
On the personal front, Ayesha Khan was a mother of two children, a daughter and a son. She lived alone in Gulshan-e-Iqbal apartment, and her body was discovered after around a week. The veteran actress’ neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from the apartment on June 18, and they alerted the police.
Ayesha Khan’s body was in an advanced state or decomposition about a week after her passing. Ayesha Khan's body was taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a medical examination.
After completing the medico-legal formalities, her remains were transferred to the Edhi Foundation mortuary in Sohrab Goth. The veteran actress was reported to be battling health woes.
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