Allah Rakha’s family urges Sohail Ahmed to respect late comedian’s legacy

In a recent interview, Allah Rakha’s daughters expressed disappointment over Sohail Ahmed’s public statements, urging him to respect their father’s

Lahore: The family of late Pakistani comedian Allah Rakha, popularly known as Allah Rakha Pepsi, has appealed to veteran actor and comedian Sohail Ahmed to refrain from making personal remarks about the late entertainer, saying such comments have caused them pain.

In a recent interview, Allah Rakha’s daughters expressed disappointment over Sohail Ahmed’s public statements, urging him to respect their father’s memory. One of his daughters recalled that her father had introduced Sohail Ahmed to the family as someone they should regard like an uncle, making the recent remarks especially hurtful.

She requested that their family’s dignity be respected and asked that her father’s name not be dragged into public discussions. She added that Allah Rakha had faced many hardships during his lifetime and deserved to rest in peace after his passing.

The response came after Sohail Ahmed praised Allah Rakha as a talented performer but also spoke publicly about the circumstances surrounding his death, claiming the comedian suffered a heart attack while filming and was under emotional stress due to concerns about his daughter’s divorce.

Allah Rakha Pepsi passed away last month after suffering a heart attack during a shooting session, leaving behind a legacy as one of Pakistan’s beloved comedians.