The 30th death anniversary of legendary television artist Khalida Riyasat is being observed today (Wednesday).

Khalida Riyasat was born in 1953 in Karachi. She was the younger sister of notable television actress Ayesha Khan.

She began her professional career in 1970's with drama serial "Naamdar".

However, she got popularity from Haseena Moin's drama serial "Bandish".

Her famous TV serials, series and long plays include "Half-Plate", "Ta'abeer", "Khaleej", "Parosi", "Panah", and "Dasht-e-Tanhai".

She died of cancer on this day in 1996.