KARACHI: Contrary to earlier reports of the death of actor Zaheen Tahira, her family says that the famed actor is “very much alive and is currently admitted in the coronary care unit (CCU)”.
Tahira was admitted to Agha Khan Hospital in the provincial metropolis after suffering a major cardiac arrest.
Her son and a grandson refuted the reports of her death, calling them “extremely irresponsible”.
The Khuda Ki Basti-fame actress was put on the ventilator after the heart attack.
Tahira started her career in the 1960s and ruled the mini screen until 1980s and appeared in over 700 drama serial. She has also produced and directed a few television series.
The versatile actress was honoured with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2013 by then-president Asif Ali Zardari for her distinctive work in the industry.