Veteran Pakistani Actress Zaheen Tahira Dies At 79, Twitter Flooded With Tributes

Legendary Pakistani actor Zaheen Tahira, who starred in over 700 drama serials in lead and supporting roles, has passed away in Karachi on Tuesday. She was 79.

According to The Express Tribune, the actor was admitted to a city-based hospital last month due to cardiac issues. She was put on a ventilator and was later shifted to the critical care unit (CCU).

Just 3 days after getting back from surgery, she was recovering. And it was her birthday ? sorry to say I got the call that my moms Khala had another heart attack and didn’t make it انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعونPlease make dua for Zaheen Tahira ?? pic.twitter.com/pakCpJ29vz

— M I S H K A (@NoMishtake) July 9, 2019

The actor's grandson Danial Shahzad Khan also shared the news on Facebook. "My dado (grandmother) Zaheen Tahira has passed away," Khan wrote.

Soon after the news of Zaheen Tahira’s demise broke, social media site Twitter got flooded with tributes and condolence messages.

Veteran Actress Zaheen Tahira who started her career in 1966 and has given the most unbelievable plays passed away today Her work will be remembered always .May Allah give her jannat and sabar to family إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

— Imran Ismail (@ImranIsmailPTI) July 9, 2019

Lengendary actress "ZAHEEN TAHIRA" passes away . #rip pic.twitter.com/ghDoOOhwCZ

— Muhammad sajjad |محمد سجاد| (@sajjadpk0) July 9, 2019

Iconic Tv star Zaheen Tahira is no more with usRIP#ZaheenTahira pic.twitter.com/dh1GHp8u5t

— Fareeha Fatima (@fdmz125) July 9, 2019

Zaheen Tahira, legendary actor from the golden era of Pak TV, passes away.People our age have grown up watching her plays. From Khuda ki Basti before us to her most recent Burfi Laddu, she demonstrated class & versatility. TV can't be same without these legends. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/FrIOJiraw0

— Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) July 9, 2019

#ZaheenTahira a legend , an era ended at last. #RestInPeace

— Salman Afridi (@theoptimistique) July 9, 2019