Notable personalities express deepest condolences to Shaan
Lahore, 31st January: Notable personalities from all fields of industry in Pakistan have expressed their deepest condolences with the actor, Shaan Shahid after his mother passed away on Saturday.
Baaghi TV: Renowned Pakistani film actress Neelo Begum died on 30th of January 2021 at the age 80.
Sources said that she had been suffering from cancer since long.
Neelo Begum was born on 30 June 1940 in Bhera, Sargodha. At 16 years of age, she played a small role in ‘Bhowani Junction’ in 1956, a Hollywood film shot in and around Lahore.
She got her big breakthrough in Pakistani films when she performed on the song ‘Aaye Mausam, Rangilay Suhanay’ in the film ‘Saat Lakh’ in 1957 by the renowned music director Rasheed Attre.
Neelo Begum’s son, the renowned Pakistani film star confirmed the news of her death through his Twitter account yesterday:
It is with the saddest of heart I share the departure of my mother as she has gone to her creator .may ALLAH bless her ❤️🙏🏼
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) January 30, 2021
He wrote, “It is with the saddest of heart I share the departure of my mother as she has gone to her creator. May ALLAH bless her.”
Soon after the news, showbiz personalities, politicians and cricketers poured in condolences to the actor on Twitter:
Politicians:
PM Khan tweeted:
My condolences and prayers go to @mshaanshahid on the passing of his mother.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 31, 2021
SAPM Shahbaz Gill expressed, “Received the news of the death of Shaan’s mother. Sorry to hear. May Allah forgive her and raise her ranks. May He grant patience to the survivors.”
شان صاحب کی والدہ ماجدہ کے انتقال کی خبر ملی۔ دلی افسوس ہوا۔ مائیں سانجھیں ہوتی ہیں۔ اللہ ان کی مغفرت فرمائے اور درجات بلند کرے۔لواحقین کو صبر عطا فرمائے۔ pic.twitter.com/4Aa9AS237n
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) January 30, 2021
Minister Zartaj Gul Wazir wrote:
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Sharing your grief. May Allah bless her soul. Aameen. 🙏
— Zartaj Gul Wazir (@zartajgulwazir) January 30, 2021
PTI MPA Abdul Aleem Khan said, “I was saddened to hear of the death of actor Shaan Shahid’s mother and famous actress Neelo Begum. Her services to the film industry are invaluable. We pray to Allah Almighty to forgive her, make her next destination easier and grant patience to her family. Amen.”
اداکار شان شاہد کی والدہ اور مشہور اداکارہ نیلو بیگم کی وفات کا سُن کر افسوس ہوا۔ اُن کی فلم انڈسٹری کے لیے بے پناہ خدمات ہیں۔ اللہ تعالی سے دعا ہے کہ مرحومہ کی مغفرت فرمائے، اُن کی اگلی منزل آسان کرے اور اہل خانہ کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے۔ آمین@mshaanshahid
— Abdul Aleem Khan (@abdul_aleemkhan) January 30, 2021
Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Afridi said:
I am deeply grieved on the passing of mother of my brother @mshaanshahid. Her departure reminds me of departing of my own mother. Shaan is blessed as he served well his mother during her ailment. My prayers go to entire family. May Allah almighty bless departed soul in Jannah.
— Shehryar Afridi (@ShehryarAfridi1) January 31, 2021
Cricketers:
Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad shared:
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
May Allah bless your mother with high ranks in jannat. Aameen 🤲🏼🤲🏼— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) January 30, 2021
Fast bowler Aizaz Cheema shared:
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
May Allah bless your mother with high ranks in jannat. Aameen 🤲🏼🤲🏼— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) January 30, 2021
Test cricketer Bilal Asif shared:
ALLAH mugfirat farmaiye or janat main jaga day,Ameen
— Bilal Asif (@bilalasif2411) January 30, 2021
Cricket player Wahab Riaz wrote:
Really saddened to hear this news.
Duas for her maghfirat 🤲🏼 stay strong brother.— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) January 30, 2021
Media personalities:
Famous TV anchor Waseem Badami shared his condolences with Shaan Shahid on his huge loss:
Oh. So sorry for your loss bhai. Allah maghfirat farmaye. Aap sab ko sabar day InshAllah
— Waseem Badami (@WaseemBadami) January 30, 2021
Journalist and anchor Sana Bucha also wrote on Twitter:
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah. May Allah grant u sabr. This loss irreplaceable and irreparable. Prayers and love your way.
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ
— Sana Bucha (@sanabucha) January 30, 2021
Journalist Rauf Klasra expressed:
My deep condolences with you. A legend of Pakistani cinema world who entertained millions of her fans with her acting and performances. Prayers for her departed soul.
— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) January 30, 2021
Showbiz personalities:
TV actor and singer Farhan Saeed express his sincere condolences with Shaan:
ﺇِﻧَّﺎ ﻟِﻠّﻪِ ﻭَﺇِﻧَّـﺎ ﺇِﻟَﻴْﻪِ ﺭَﺍﺟِﻌﻮﻥ
Pakistan has undoubtedly lost one its finest!
Rest in peace, Neelo ji. Heartfelt condolences to @mshaanshahid and the rest of the family. Prayers.
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) January 30, 2021
Famous actor and host Fahad Mustafa wrote:
Saddened by the news of your mother’s demise May allah grant her place in jannah @mshaanshahid My deepest sympathies to you and your family .
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) January 31, 2021
Superstar Ali Zafar shared on Twitter:
Deepest condolences to @mshaanshahid for the loss of his mother. pic.twitter.com/RCJXPhGj1c
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 31, 2021
TV actress Sanam Baloch wrote:
Madam Abida (Neelo Begum) passes away – My Condolences with her Family. @mshaanshahid pic.twitter.com/VmIZzgorcr
— Sanam Balochians (@SanamBalochfans) January 30, 2021
Actor Faysal Quraishi expressed:
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ ALLAH PAK darjaad buland kary aameen https://t.co/JBIIEpTsd5
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) January 30, 2021
Shaan Shahid shared an emotional note for his mother Neelo Begum on his Twitter handle on Sunday.
I don’t know what to write as words have become empty .. just like the world without her is so meaning less.. my success and my failures both need her.the only hope that is still alive is to meet her one day beyond the boundaries of life..love you forever. 🙏🏼ALLAH apkay saath ho. pic.twitter.com/lgeV8UJdgY
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) January 31, 2021
He said, “I don’t know what to write as words have become empty .. just like the world without her is so meaningless.. my success and my failures both need her. The only hope that is still alive is to meet her one day beyond the boundaries of life..love you forever.”
It is to be noted that the legendary artist Neelo Begum was born into a Catholic family and christened Cynthia Alexander Fernandes. She adopted the name Abida Riaz after accepting Islam at the time of her marriage to film screenwriter and director Riaz Shahid.
Baaghi TV also expresses its sincere condolences to the actor on such a huge loss. May Allah raise her ranks and give patience to her family.
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