Veteran film, television and stage actor Asim Bukhari has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 76.
According to family sources, Bukhari had been unwell for several days and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Lahore.
His condition worsened late on Wednesday night, and he slipped into a coma, from which he could not recover.
Doctors said the late actor had been suffering from heart and kidney ailments for some time and had been under treatment in the hospital for the past 15 days.
During his long career, Bukhari impressed many with his powerful performance in several television dramas, films and stage productions.
In the entertainment industry, he was respected not just for his talent but for the guidance he offered to younger artists.
His passing has left a heavy void in the entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans sharing heartfelt memories on social media.
According to sources, the funeral prayer for Syed Asim Bukhari will be held after Asr on Thursday at a mosque near his home in Lahore
