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Icon Sabiha Khanum passes away at 84

She was known as the First Lady of Pakistan's silver screen, earning a Pride of Performance in 1986 for her work

Updated 14 Jun, 2020

Veteran star Sabiha Khanum passed away last night, confirmed her family.

The actor's granddaughter confirmed the news on Facebook.

"It is with great sadness that we share the news of the demise of our beautiful and beloved Sabiha Raza (Sabiha Khanum) who passed away earlier today, June 13th, 2020. She returned to Allah (SWT) very peacefully and was surrounded by her loving immediate family in her last moments.

"We know that she was loved by so many people and we have been receiving countless messages and calls. We ask that you be patient with us as we grieve her loss and respond to you all. We humbly request no in person visits to our home due to our safety and yours."

Sabiha Khanum was known as the First Lady of Pakistan's silver screen, earning a Pride of Performance in 1986 for her work. Some of her best films included Ayaz (1960), Saath Laakh (1957), Kaneez (1965), Anjuman (1970), Tehzeeb (1971) and

Fans, followers and members of the current industry remembering her for her contribution to local cinema.

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shahid zaman Jun 14, 2020 12:15pm

The sad news brought back many a lovely memory to my mind. She was a beautiful woman and a very good actress

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Changez Khan Jun 14, 2020 02:11pm

Sabiha Khanum was an incredible actress who will always be remembered. The legends don't die. RIP.

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M. Saeed Jun 14, 2020 02:21pm

RIP. She was considered Madhubala of Pakistan.

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Chrís Dăn Jun 14, 2020 03:18pm

RIP. The lady was a great actress. A legend indeed.

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aamir cheema Jun 14, 2020 03:43pm

Yes indeed she was the first lady of our cinema....may her soul rest in peace

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Citizen Jun 14, 2020 04:05pm

Great lady. Besides legendary acting Madam was also good in singing.

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zahid Jun 14, 2020 04:06pm

really sad to learn about passing away of yet another legend of Pakistani cinema.

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SMA Jun 14, 2020 04:23pm

Sabiha Khanum was a symbol of civilized and well cultured woman in the film world. Sabiha, Shamim Ara, Nayar Sultana , Mussarat Nazur, Deba, Zeba

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jun 14, 2020 04:30pm

What a great and grave tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.

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AZAM AKBAR Jun 14, 2020 04:42pm

Rest In Peace.

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Manish Jun 14, 2020 04:54pm

RIP

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ukasha rajpoot Jun 14, 2020 05:20pm

2020 have taken so many people, Rest in peace, what a good soul.

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Saira Jun 14, 2020 05:21pm

A beautiful and talented actress of yesterdays who was married to the most handsome hero of Pakistani silver screen ever, Santosh Kumar. Both are now not with us. Rest in peace and thank you for blessing us with your art and beauty. Inalilahe wainaelehirajehoon.

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P Nag Jun 14, 2020 06:42pm

Sabiha and Santosh pairneas magic on screen. RIP Madam.

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Syed A. Mateen Jun 14, 2020 06:53pm

Sabiha Khanum was one of the simple, dignified actress of her time and have left behind many memories of her expressions of acting in various films which are still liked by the people to watch again and again. The young generation of today may not be knowing about her popularity in the locally made Urdu and Punjabi films which use to be the best films when she was on the peak of her acting. It is nature that with the passage of time like every one the actress Sabiha Khanum also get old and finally left acting. As the clock moves from seconds to minutes and then from hours to days and from months to years, the old artists with the passage of times goes into back ground and the curtain falls finally on acting when new faces are introduced in the film industry. Sabiha Khanum will always be remembered by her fans of yesterday, today and of tomorrow as great actors never die. Sabiha Khanum’s memories will always be remembered in the times to come to compare her acting with new faces.

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Taj Ahmad Jun 14, 2020 07:23pm

RIP to Sabiha Khanum, a great lost to Lollywood film industry.

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Bhaijan Jun 14, 2020 07:54pm

Equally liked in India too. RIP.

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ABC$ Jun 14, 2020 08:12pm

May her soul rest in eternal peace,Aameen, top actress of the golden era of the Pakistan film industry.

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Abdul Jabbar Jun 14, 2020 08:17pm

Saddened to hear passing away of Sabuha Khannum. RIP

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S.Ahmad Washington D.C. Jun 14, 2020 11:06pm

What a charming person!

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Yograj Prabhakar Jun 15, 2020 07:19am

RIP Sabha sahiba.

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Safir Ahmad Siddiqui Jun 15, 2020 08:25am

What an amazing actress she was.Can’t forget her song O’ Maina.And Na chura sako ke Daman.Jo did ki Baat kah dun.She danced decently,she dressed decently.Rest in peace,the the great artist.Ameen!

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Zafar yousufzai Jun 15, 2020 10:43am

A great loss to Pak film industry. RIP.

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Ahmad Jun 15, 2020 05:57pm

Inna lillahe wa inna ilehe rajiun. Rest In Peace. Can’t believe the news.

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Naveed Ahmad Jun 15, 2020 08:25pm

she visited our house with her husband when I was 12. I remember she was polite and down to earth.

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TZaman Jun 15, 2020 09:36pm

Classically beautiful and graceful lady. Rest in peace.