Asma Jahangir is a name not just familiar to Pakistan, this name resounds in our neighboring country just as much. Her death left people devastated on both sides of the border.
Lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir died on Sunday after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 66. Her funeral will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Born to bureaucrat Malik Ghulam Jilani and Sabiha Jilani in Lahore on January 27, 1952, Jahangir was best known for her pro-democratic and human rights activism.
Many Bollywood celebrities took to social media and expressed their grief on her demise.
Shabana Azmi
Just heard the devastating news that #Asma Jehangir passed away.She was a friend for who’s values integrity and courage I have the deepest respect. Pakistan has lost its most fearless crusader and the human rights movement its tallest leader. Our deepest condolences to the family
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 11, 2018
RIP #Asma Jehangir. Devastated by your loss. pic.twitter.com/O11bppILpx
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 11, 2018
Javed Akhtar
Asma Jahangir , undoubtedly the bravest and the most resilient fighter for human rights who had the courage to face the wrath of the dictators and the fury of the fundamentalist Mulla has passed away . It is the loss of the whole Sub continent .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 11, 2018
Nandita Das
Deeply shocked & saddened to hear of #AsmaJahangir. She was a true defender of #HumanRights #Democracy & fought till her last breath against authoritarian power, orthodoxy & discriminatn. She was & will remain an inspiration A huge loss. Condolences to all whose lives she touched pic.twitter.com/FtR6HnFbIf
— Nandita Das (@nanditadas) February 11, 2018
Mahesh Bhatt
An extraordinary woman who fought for ordinary people. Asmaji had the audacity and the courage to fight for a fairer world. Thank you for touching our lives. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/wML94XmtcI
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) February 11, 2018
Tamanna dard e dil ki ho tau kar khidmat faqeeron ki
Nahin milta ye gohar baadshahon ke khazeenon mein – Iqbal
Goodbye Asmaji ! Gratitude !!!! pic.twitter.com/Chjiudo605— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) February 12, 2018
Sophie Choudry
A champion of human rights, fearless in her pursuit of democracy & freedom from oppression.. Such a huge loss for Pakistan & the many women she inspired from all walks of life!! RIP #AsmaJahangir 🙏🏼
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) February 11, 2018
Pakistani celebrities shared their grief over the loss of this superhero of a woman as well.
Shoaib Akhtar
Am saddened by the demise of 2 important Pakistani icons , #AsmaJahangir and #QaziWajid.May their souls rest in peace!
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 11, 2018
Mahira Khan
Sad sad day for Pakistan.. we say goodbye to a great great artist and a fearless activist. They shall live on through their work, always. #QaziWajid #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/RLWZzR7aK2
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 11, 2018
Humayun Saeed
It’s a sad day today. We have lost two icons. May their souls rest in peace pic.twitter.com/CQcl6evQSe
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) February 11, 2018
Armeena Khan
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Humaima Malick
Asma Jahangir Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
— HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) February 11, 2018
Faysal Quraishi
Deeply saddened over the loss of two distinguished personalities of my country today. Human rights activist,… https://t.co/enxjibf09m
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) February 11, 2018
Ali Zafar
Shocking to hear about the passing of this brave woman. Her honesty and sincerity to her cause remains an inspiration for our generation. Was always so full of life. We will miss you ma’am. @Asma_Jahangir pic.twitter.com/gGqEJuAexv
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 11, 2018
Mawra Hocane
Rest in power, you brave soul! #AsmaJahangir ❤️
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) February 11, 2018
Muniba Mazari
Rest in Power! 💔 #AsmaJahangir pic.twitter.com/o2BikYEgDs
— Muniba Mazari (@muniba_mazari) February 11, 2018
The entire nation mourns this loss. May she rest in peace and power in heavens above.