LAHORE (Kashmir English): Veteran Lollywood actor Asim Bukhari died aged 76 after a prolonged illness, family sources confirmed on Thursday.
The senior performer, known for his work across film, television, and stage had been battling heart and kidney ailments for a long time.
According to family sources, Asim slipped into a coma on Wednesday night before passing away the next day.
Asim Bukhari had been under treatment since days
The veteran actor had been under treatment at a local hospital for the past 15 days due to medical complications.
His funeral prayers were offered at the Jamia Mosque near his residence in Lahore.
Bukhari earned recognition for his performance in television dramas, stage productions, and films, and was widely regarded as a talented and versatile performer in the country’s entertainment industry.
Members of the showbiz community expressed deep sorrow and grief over his passing, paying tribute to his contributions to the showbiz industry.
Meanwhile, Asim’s son, Jalal Bukhari, is also undergoing treatment at a London hospital after suffering from gallstones.
Khalid Hafeez
In January, Khalid Hafeez, known for the PTV’s 1991 sitcom Guest House, passed away in Islamabad.
The state broadcaster confirmed the news of the actor’s passing while his former co-star Afzal Khan — known popularly as Jan Rambo — also posted about his death.
Khalid played the role of Mr. Shamim, the well-meaning but stingy owner of the titular guest house in the 1991 drama. He starred alongside Sarwat Ateeq, who played Shamim’s spendthrift wife Raheela, and Afzal, whose breakout performance as John Rambo the janitor earned him praise and a stage name.
The late actor also played the role of an officer in the PTV docu-drama Nishan-i-Haider: Captain Mohammad Sarwar Shaheed in 1980, based on the life of the first recipient of Pakistan’s highest honour for wartime gallantry.
