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LAHORE: Veteran Lollywood actor Asim Bukhari passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness, family sources confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 76-year-old actor, known for his contributions to television, stage and film, had been battling kidney and heart ailments for a long time. According to family members, he slipped into a coma on Wednesday night before breathing his last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bukhari had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Lahore for the past 15 days due to complications arising from his prolonged illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His funeral prayers will be offered after Asr prayers at a Jamia Mosque near his residence in the city, family members said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of his career, Bukhari earned recognition for his performances in television dramas, stage productions and films, establishing himself as a versatile and respected figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members of the showbiz fraternity expressed deep grief over his demise and paid tribute to his services and artistic contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, his son Jalal Bukhari is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in London after suffering from gallstones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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