As 2025 moves closer to its end, the year leaves behind a mix of achievements and heartbreak for Pakistan’s entertainment industry. While several actors and artists enjoyed professional success, the year was also marked by the painful loss of many well-known names whose absence deeply affected fans and colleagues alike. Among these losses, a few deaths shocked the nation and sparked widespread discussion.
One of the most distressing incidents was the death of senior television actress Ayesha Khan. On June 20, 2025, her body was discovered in her apartment in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal area after neighbours alerted authorities due to a strong odor. Police later confirmed that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, raising serious concerns about isolation and neglect faced by aging artists.
Just weeks later, another tragic case emerged when the body of actress Humaera Asghar was found in an apartment in Karachi’s Defence area on July 8. Medical reports revealed that she had passed away months earlier, on October 7 of the previous year, and her remains went unnoticed for nearly nine months. The situation became even more heartbreaking when it was revealed that her father declined to travel to Karachi to receive her body. Though police initially termed the case mysterious, it was later declared a natural death. Humaera was eventually laid to rest in Lahore on July 11.
The year’s first major loss in showbiz came in April 2025 with the passing of comedian Javed Kodu. He died after battling a long illness and reportedly spent his final days in financial hardship. In one of his last interviews, Javed expressed disappointment over the lack of support from his peers, remarking that everyone seemed burdened by rising inflation.
On May 3, the industry mourned the death of Humaira Abid, a former actress from PTV’s golden era. She was the mother of film star and supermodel Iman Ali and the wife of late actor Abid Ali. Her passing marked the end of an era remembered for timeless television performances.
