Karachi:
She died alone, forgotten – until the stench of her dilapidated body forced the world to remember.
The tragic discovery of TV artist Ayesha Khan’s body, which is unnoticed for several days in his own home, has postponed the cruel fame and the cooling reality of how fast the limelight fades.
Neighbors driven to desperation of the unbearable death of death finally called the police by uniting a bleak end to a star that the world had left behind.
Ayesha Khan, 77, a famous figure of the drama industry, was found dead in her Gullhan-e-Iqbal apartment on Thursday night. Police sources confirmed that the actress had probably died almost a week before her discovery, where neighbors only informed police after a mistaken smell came from her residence.
According to officials, Ayesha, who lived alone, was believed to have died in her bathroom. Her children who live outside Karachi were informed. The body was moved to JPMC for medico-legal formalities before moving to Edhi Morgue in Sohrab Goth.
Dr. SUMMAIYA SYED, the police surgeon, said an investigation after slaughter awaiting that awaiting the arrival of her legal heirs. Police have classified the case as an unnatural death but found no immediate signs of bad play.
Born in 1948, Ayesha Khan was a groundbreaking actress in Pakistan Television (PTV), known for his compelling performances in classical dramas. Her career spans five decades where she played strong, nuanced female characters who left an indelible mark on the industry. She was also the older sister of the late actress Khalida Riasat.
Ahmed Shah, president of Arts Council of Pakistan, expressed deep grief over her death and called it a “great loss to Pakistani drama.” Funeral arrangements will be announced when her family has completed legal formalities. Ayesha’s tragic and lonely departure has given rise to debates about the welfare of aging artists and raises questions about the industry’s responsibility to its veterans as the limelight fades.
