Pakistan lost one of its shining stars on Sunday with the untimely demise of Asma Jahangir, a leading human rights lawyer and activist.
It was reported that the iron lady suffered from a cardiac arrest after which she was rushed to the hospital where she breathed her last.
Popular Bollywood Celebrities and Media Personalities Pay Their Condolences.
The Pakistani iron woman was loved by one and all, veteran Bollywood stars, Shabana Azmi, Mahesh Bhatt and Javed Akhtar sent out their deepest condolences through twitter!
Shabana Azmi
RIP #Asma Jehangir. Devastated by your loss. pic.twitter.com/O11bppILpx
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 11, 2018
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
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
Mahesh Bhatt
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
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
Sophie Choudhry
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 Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) February 11, 2018
Barkha Dutt
Here’s to dearest @Asma_Jahangir – icon, feminist, voice of extreme courage, and above all my dearest friend. Her daughter @MunizaeJahangir tells me “she spent all her time looking after other people, never herself”. We are in shock, will miss you terribly. #AsmaJehangir pic.twitter.com/pr1hckN7tO
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 11, 2018
Shekhar Gupta
RIP Asma Jahangir. The Subcontinent’s bravest and most “incorrigible” liberal. No one touched by her came without her touch of kindness. Both Pakistan and India are poorer today. pic.twitter.com/IEL3rXbjcS
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) February 11, 2018
Maya Mirchandani, NDTV, India
Unspeakably sad for her family & friends, compatriots, for all of us in South Asia fighting for equality, justice & basic rights for all, irrespective of nationality, religion & gender. The world has lost one of its bravest. Rest In Peace #AsmaJahangir https://t.co/y7YCySLNW6
— Maya Mirchandani (@maya206) February 11, 2018
Karuna Nundy
Deeply sad that South Asia has lost #AsmaJehangir at a relatively young age; but relieved it was of natural causes. How hard she had to fight for the results she got, now new generations of lawyers will be nourished by these stories. https://t.co/Da8M9c0KeI
— Karuna Nundy (@karunanundy) February 11, 2018
Ranjana Kumari
We lost a brave, fearless voice.#AsmaJehangir stood for human Rights Democracy and Gender equality.I remember her from the days we together set up Women Law and developement Forum during UN Nairobi conference.she raised voices for those who did not have them. #RestinPeace
— Ranjana Kumari (@ranjanakumari) February 11, 2018
Asma Jehangir. RIP. Long time friend and hero. One of the bravest women I ever met.
— Tavleen Singh (@tavleen_singh) February 11, 2018
Asma Jehangir’s voice was a very important one in Pakistan and in the region. Her courage and conviction will be missed immensely. pic.twitter.com/yUV0ynBbuT
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) February 11, 2018
The World Mourns Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer and Activist Asma Jahangir!
The world has paid tribute to the brave and fearless woman, Asma Jahangir and mourned her loss. From The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post to various Indian media outlets, tributes have been made in her honour. Celebrities and media personalities across the globe have paid her condolences through twitter and other social media networks!
‘Speaking truth to power’ a phrase, we often use. #AsmaJahangir lived,practiced till her last breath. Questioned mullahs, military, judges, politicians, all the powerful;defended downtrodden. Faced threats &
attacks. Was never afraid.What a hero. We have to contend with a void. pic.twitter.com/NFamtObL0s— Raza Ahmad Rumi (@Razarumi) February 11, 2018
What an utterly shameful thing to say. In fact, the greatest critics are often the greatest patriots. #AsmaJahangir https://t.co/sXQOmvTZK5
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) February 11, 2018
So sad to hear of the passing of #AsmaJahangir. #Pakistan has lost one of its bravest, boldest, and most heroic figures. RIP.
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) February 11, 2018
Obituary: Pakistan’s bravest citizen is no more by Ahmed Rashid https://t.co/j9muHvQvdA #AsmaJahangir
— Yalda Hakim (@BBCYaldaHakim) February 12, 2018
#AsmaJahangir, you’ve left us far too soon. We have lost a true and fearless champion of justice and human rights. We are going to miss you greatly https://t.co/LneZ7lJ6ux pic.twitter.com/O1n3YM0z9J
— Salil Shetty (@SalilShetty) February 11, 2018
Brave brave Asma.. fearless fighter for a resilient tolerant inclusive #Pakistan. You will be so missed by so many .#AsmaJahangir #RIP
— lyse doucet (@bbclysedoucet) February 11, 2018
