The 5th death anniversary of renowned Radio and TV artist Begum Khursheed Shahid is being observed today.

Born in Delhi, Khursheed Shahid started acting and singing at the age of nine from All India Radio, Delhi.

After the Partition in 1947, she along with her family moved to Lahore in Pakistan.

She performed in various famous TV dramas including Ras Malai, Wadi-e-Purkhar, Kaanch Ka Pul and Dhund.

In 1995 she was honoured for her contributions with the Pride of Performance by government of Pakistan.

She died on this day in 2021 in Lahore.