According to reports, the senior actor had been hospitalised for the past 15 days while battling kidney and heart complications.
His health had deteriorated due to multiple medical issues, and despite treatment, he passed away earlier this week.
Asim Bukhari enjoyed a long and distinguished career in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Over the decades, he appeared in numerous:
Television dramas
Stage productions
Films
He was widely appreciated for his versatile acting skills and powerful stage performances.
Apart from acting, Bukhari was also known as an acting teacher, guiding and mentoring many young performers who later joined the entertainment industry.
Colleagues and students have remembered him as a dedicated artist and respected mentor.
Reports also indicate that his son, Ajlal Bukhari, is currently receiving treatment for gallstones at a hospital in London.
The funeral schedule has not yet been announced, according to family sources.
Tributes from Showbiz Community
Following the news of his passing, members of the entertainment fraternity and fans have expressed deep sorrow and condolences, praying for the late actor’s forgiveness and strength for his family.
His contributions to Pakistani television, theatre and film will be remembered as an important part of the country’s cultural history.