Islamabad: The 30th death anniversary of legendary television artist Khalida Riyasat was observed today (Wednesday). According to Radio Pakistan, 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 the 1970s with the drama serial "Naamdar". However, she gained widespread popularity from Haseena Moin's drama serial "Bandish". Her notable TV serials, series, and long plays include "Half-Plate", "Ta'abeer", "Khaleej", "Parosi", "Panah", and "Dasht-e-Tanhai". Khalida Riyasat passed away due to cancer on this day in 1996.