Actress Begum Khursheed dies aged 95
By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) pioneering actress, entertainer and radio moderator Begum Khursheed Shahid passed away in Lahore on Sunday at the age of 95 years.
Her son, Salman Shahid, confirmed her death. Sharing details about the sad news, Salman said she was put on a ventilator after suffering a cardiac arrest and had been in hospital for some time.
One of Pakistan’s legendary actresses, Begum Khursheed started her career from All India Radio in Delhi both as an artist and an entertainer. She relocated to Pakistan in 1947 and became a significant part in the performance circles of Lahore. She joined PTV in 1964 and acted in probably the best plays created by PTV in the next 20 years.