Ayesha Khan

Ayesha Khan (; 3 January 1941 – June 2025) was a veteran Pakistani actress. She was known for her drama roles in PTV's Afshan, Aroosa, and Family 93. In later years, she worked in a number of dramas and films which include Mehndi, Safar Ba-khair, Naqab Zan, Bharosa Pyar Tera, and Bisaat e Dil.

Early life Ayesha was born on 3 January 1941, and was the elder sister of actress Khalida Riyasat. Her father, Riyasatullah Khan, was a former superintendent of the Karachi police force in the 1960s.

Career Ayesha started working at Radio Pakistan, then appeared in Pakistan Television (PTV) dramas in 1964 when PTV was a newly established national channel. She was popular in portraying satirical comic roles as well as serious, complex and grey-shaded roles. She worked with prominent actors Talat Hussain, Mansoor Qureshi, and Qazi Wajid.

She was often paired onscreen with Qazi Wajid as their chemistry and camaraderie were liked on-screen. She was even part of his documentary aired on PTV titled Main Hoon Qazi Wajid.

She also worked in theatre plays with Saba Hameed and Samina Ahmed.

Personal life Ayesha had three children: a daughter named Aliya Bibi, a popular model in 1990s, and two sons.

Death Khan's body was found in her Karachi apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal on 19 June 2025. She had died several days earlier. She was 84.

Filmography Television series

Telefilm

Film