Gauahar Khan's Father Passes Away, Friend Preeti Simoes Pays Tribute; See Posts

Gauahar Khan's father, Zafar Ahmed Khan is no more. The actress' father breathed his last today after battling for his life for several days. He had not been keeping well and was admitted to a hospital. In fact, Gauahar had been posting updates from the hospital and was urging all to pray for him.

Gauahar shared the news on her social media. Sharing a picture of her father, she wrote, "My Hero . No man like u , Ever ?! My father has passed , to the ever after as an Angel . Alhamdulillah. His passing away was a testament to his beautiful life n the best soul he was . Forever My Pappa ? . I love you oh so much . I am sooooo much of you Pappa . N yet can never ever be even a percent of your magnanimous personality. ♥️ #MyForeverShiningStar 

Keep him in your prayers please . ?? innal lillahee wainna ilayhi raajeeoon." See the post here:

Gauahar's friend, Preeti Simoes had also shared the news some time back today. She had shared a video and wrote, "mere Gauahar ke pappa...

To the man i loved... He Lived with pride ... and will be remembered with pride. Strength and Love. To the family."

Gauhar had been posting pictures of her father from the past two days and yesterday, even husband Zaid Darbar prayed for his father-in-law. Celebs poured in their condolences and prayed for the strength of the father. May the departed soul rest in peace and may the family get the strength to deal with this irreparable loss.