In a shocking turn of events, Pakistani actress, Ayesha Khan’s decomposed body was found in her Karachi flat seven days after her demise. For the unversed, the 76-year-old Ayesha stepped out of the glamour world a few years ago, due to her health-related issues. As per several reports, she had been living alone for several years and had limited her conversation with the outside world. Ayesha had been a known face to Bollywood movie-lovers as well.
For the unversed, Ayesha Khan played a role in Shah Rukh Khan’s Raja Ban Gaya Gentleman. Well, while she had marked her presence in the Hindi film industry, she was a legendary figure in the Pakistani television industry, which led the entire industry to mourn her demise. So, without further ado, let’s look at Ayesha Khan’s life.
Who was Pakistani actress, Ayesha Khan?
Pakistani actress, Ayesha Khan was born in 1948 to a former superintendent of Karachi police, Riyasat-ullah Khan. Ayesha was the sister of legendary Pakistani actress, Khalida Riyasat. While not much about her early life is known, she was an alumnus of Karachi University. Ayesha was a famous actress in the Pakistani television industry. She began her career at Radio Pakistan. Following this, Ayesha stepped into her acting journey and started working in PTV dramas in 1964.
Ayesha Khan’s stellar performance in Pakistani dramas made her a prominent name in the industry. She worked with some legendary actors such as Talat Hussain, Qazi Wajid, and Khalida Riyasat. Apart from that, her notable performances could be witnessed in dramas like Bol Meri Machli, Ek Aur Aasman, Dehleez, Daraarein, Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord, and Akhri Chattan. She was also seen in several films, such as Muskaan, Fatima, Naqab Zan and Bharosa Pyar Tera, and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.
The tragic fall of Ayesha Khan’s career
Ayesha Khan’s career spanned nearly six decades, and over the years, she acted in multiple dramas and movies, making herself stand out as one of the famous Pakistani actresses. However, during the last few years of her career, she stepped back from the glamour world. While the exact reason behind the same isn’t known, it was reported that due to her health issues, she decided to stay away from the public limelight.
Another report claimed that she even stopped interacting with anyone and used to stay alone in her Karachi flat. Reportedly, she was a mom of two kids. While her tragic demise raised concerns, the absence of any family member in her life also became a factor for the residents, mainly because her body was found seven days after her death. Ayesha’s death created a hollow in the Pakistani entertainment space, and her co-stars also mourned her demise.
More about Ayesha Khan’s demise: Her neighbours informed the police after coming across a foul smell from her flat
Gulf News reported that Ayesha Khan was found dead in her Karachi flat in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7. Reportedly, her body was found nearly seven days after her demise in a decomposed state. The same publication reported that the neighbours came across a strong and foul smell from Ayesha’s flat, which raised concerns, and they informed the local police about the same. The body was later found in her flat and moved to the Jinnah Hospital for further medico-legal procedures. Police have launched an investigation into the same, and from primary sources, it was revealed that Ayesha had been living alone for several years.
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