Megastar Shah Rukh Khan's cousin sister Noor Jehan passed away in Peshawar following a prolonged battle with cancer, reported Geo News. The news organisation cited a confirmation about Jehan's demise on Tuesday from her family in their report. Jehan's younger brother also confirmed that she has passed away in Peshawar after fighting against cancer for a long while. Karan Johar CONFIRMS Shah Rukh Khan’s Cameo in Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra, Thanks SRK For His Vision and Inputs!

Khan's sister used to live in Mohallah Shah Wali Qataal area near the Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar. According to Geo News, Khan's paternal sister has been politically active in Pakistan and has also served as a district and town councillor previously. Shah Rukh Khan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Signature Tunes Gets A Horror Revamp For Vicky Kaushal’s Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship Promotions.

Jehan filed her nomination papers for provincial assembly elections in July 2018 but later withdrew at the last moment. Khan has reportedly maintained close ties with her sister and subsequent family across the border, while Jehan has visited the Bollywood star at least twice.