2025 Proves a Tragic Year for Pakistan’s Showbiz Industry

ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 turned out to be a sorrowful one for Pakistan’s showbiz industry, as several prominent and influential figures from film, television, stage, and theatre passed away, leaving behind an irreplaceable void.

According to details, veteran actress Ayesha Khan was found dead at her residence in Karachi on June 20, 2025. She was widely regarded as one of the most dignified and experienced artists of Pakistan’s drama industry.

Actress Humaera Asghar’s body was recovered on July 8 from an apartment in Karachi’s Defence area. Medical reports revealed that she had passed away several months earlier, a tragic incident that deeply shocked and saddened the entertainment community.

Renowned comedian Javed Kodu passed away in April 2025 after a prolonged illness. He was admired for his unique comic style and left a lasting mark on Pakistani comedy.

Actor and model Aman Ali’s mother, former actress Humaera Abid, also passed away on May 3, 2025. She had made notable contributions to the entertainment industry during her career.

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Famous theatre, television, and film artist Lucky Dear died in Lahore on September 30, 2025, after a long illness. Similarly, veteran actor Anwar Ali passed away on September 1, 2025, following health complications.

Prominent Pakistani film producer and distributor Chaudhry Kamran Ijaz died on November 4, 2025, due to a brain hemorrhage.

In the same year, senior film writer Muhammad Kamal Pasha passed away on October 3, 2025, after a long illness. Over the course of his career, he penned scripts for more than 300 films and rendered invaluable services to Pakistani cinema.

The passing of these artists represents an immense and irreparable loss for Pakistan’s showbiz industry. Their talent, dedication, and contributions will always be remembered, while their deaths have left the industry and their fans in deep mourning.