Renowned Pakistani comedian Amanullah’s daughter confirmed to Urdu News on Wednesday that her father is alive and currently under observation in a hospital.

Zarghoon, daughter of the comedian told that her father, Amanullah was taken to the hospital after he complained of facing difficulty in breathing.

The confirmation from Amanullah’s family came hours after rumors of his death circulated on social media.

The comedian is also suffering from pneumonia, according to his daughter.

Doctors had advised them to admit him to the hospital, she added.