Pakistan's most renowned veteran actress, Sabiha Khanum, died in the US aged 84 on Saturday.

The actress was reportedly suffering from renal disease.

"It is with great sadness that we share the news of the demise of our beautiful and beloved Sabiha Raza (Sabiha Khanum)," granddaughter Sarish Khan confirmed in a Facebook post.

"We know that she was loved by so many people and we have been receiving countless messages and calls. We ask that you be patient with us as we grieve her loss and respond to you all."

Khanum was born Mukhtar Begum. She ruled the Pakistani cinema in 1950s and '60s with superhit movies, including Kaneez, Mukhra, Anokha, Tehzeeb and many others. She gave award-winning performances in films during the 1980s and 1990s as well. There are some excellent television dramas to her credit also.

In most of her movies, Sabiha played the lead roles along with her husband, late Santosh Kumar (Syed Musa Raza), playing the lead role opposite her.

The government of Pakistan conferred upon her the Pride of Performance award in 1986.