Senior Pakistani film and television actor Asim Bukhari passed away in Lahore on Thursday after a prolonged illness, his son Ajlal Bukhari confirmed in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n
His son wrote in an Instagram post: \u201cThe janaza will depart from our residence, House No. 127, Street 2, Northern District, Bahria Orchard, today (Thursday), and the namaz-e-janaza will be offered after Asr prayers\u201d.<\/p>\n
The 76-year-old had been suffering from kidney and heart ailments for quite some time and had been under treatment at a hospital in Lahore for the past 15 days. His condition worsened, and he went into a coma last night.<\/p>\n
During his long and diverse artistic career, Asim Bukhari showcased his acting talent in numerous TV dramas, stage plays and films.<\/p>\n
In showbiz circles, he was regarded not only as an experienced actor but also as a mentor to many, having guided several emerging artists.<\/p>\n
News of his passing has sparked grief across the entertainment industry and among fans, with many artists and admirers paying tribute to his contributions to the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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