Senior actress Naima Khan revealed that the famous writer and playwright late Ashfaq Ahmed was her maternal uncle
Naima Khan recently appeared on a private TV show where she answered various questions from host Wasi Shah During the conversation she said that Ashfaq Ahmed was her mother’s cousin and she spent her childhood in his lap
She shared that when she asked Ashfaq Ahmed to recommend her for a career in showbiz he refused saying that even if I recommend you even trash would be accepted but it will label you as someone who got ahead through recommendations Build your own identity and when you have earned your place then say that you are Ashfaq Ahmed’s niece
The actress also shared that before his passing Ashfaq Ahmed wished to host a gathering at his home with raw lassi and mangoes but she was in England with her children at the time and regretted not being able to fulfill his wish
Naima Khan added that Ashfaq Ahmed avoided attending weddings because he felt his presence would attract attention However he had specially attended her wedding anniversary