Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being remembered today on her 70th birth anniversary. She was born on June 21, 1953 and passed away on December 27, 2007, at the age of 54.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the daughter of Benzair Bhutto, wrote in a tweet, “Shaheed Mohatarma Benazir Bhutto led Pakistan through its darkest hours, and her legacy can guide us out of darkness today.”
Honoured to have attended the seminar held by the Shaheed Bhutto Foundation @ShaheedBhuttoF1 in Islamabad to honour the life and struggle of my mother. Shaheed Mohatarma Benazir Bhutto led Pakistan through its darkest hours, and her legacy can guide us out of darkness today.… pic.twitter.com/HNoiS7PDsh
Happy birthday to the brave daughter of East and first ever woman PM in the muslim countries Shaheed bibi, Your struggle for democracy and women’s empowerment is a beacon for us. Alas! You left us so early. #HumSabKiBenazir ♥️ pic.twitter.com/Tq662Ydw4G
In a patriarchal society, surrounded by thousands of men, when a woman couldn’t step out, she then emerged as a lioness, breaking all patriarchal norms.
— Bhevish Kumar Maheshwari (@iambhevishk) June 20, 2023
70 years of inspiration, courage, and legacy. I miss you bibi. Your support and encouragement towards your workers is dearly missed. Happy birthday shaheed ranri #HumSabKiBenazirpic.twitter.com/zEoxn2FtUF
The 69th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is being celebrated in a befitting manner on June 21. It is pertinent to mention that Benazir Bhutto was not only the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan but also the first woman Prime Minister in the Muslim World.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari tweeted, “In life she was Benazir, in death she is Benazir. To her assassins we say; Tum zinda ho kr murda ho, wo mar kr phir bhi zinda hai.”
Terrorist, dictators & cowards have assassinated her. But, she lives on in the hearts & minds of the people of her country & across the world. In life she was Benazir, in death she is Benazir. To her assassins we say; “Tum zinda ho kr murda ho, wo mar kr phir bhi zinda hai.” 2/3 pic.twitter.com/eGPOXcuwjV
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 21, 2022
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif tweeted, “Our democracy is poorer without her & the void left by her martyrdom will never be filled. She fearlessly & staunchly advocated the causes she believed in. May Allah rest her soul in peace.”
I pay my rich tributes to Shaheed Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto on her 69th birthday. Our democracy is poorer without her & the void left by her martyrdom will never be filled. She fearlessly & staunchly advocated the causes she believed in. May Allah rest her soul in peace
Federal Minister Sherry Rehman tweeted, “Our journey together is still unfinished. Your redemptive light still guides many of us on a path you trod with infinite grace and courage. May you shine on forever.”
#HappyBirthdaySMBB! You live on in our hearts in ways no one else could♥️. Our journey together is still unfinished. Your redemptive light still guides many of us on a path you trod with infinite grace and courage . May you shine on forever. #21stJunepic.twitter.com/AAp8SDyO3F
On Sushant Singh Rajput’s 35th birth anniversary i.e. January 21, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti has announced that a scholarship programme has been set up for students aspiring to study astrophysics at the Department of Physics at the University of California in the United States.
“I am happy to announce that on the 35th birthday of bhai, a step has been taken towards fulfilling one of his dreams,” wrote Shweta on social media.
“The Sushant Singh Rajput Memorial Fund of $35,000 has been set up in UC Berkeley. Anyone who is interested in pursuing Astrophysics at UC Berkeley can apply for this fund.”
“Grateful to the Angels who made it possible,” she added.
Sushant fascination and interest in science and space is no secret. The actor, who was the owner of the highly advanced Meade 14’’ LX-600 telescope, had even bought a piece of land on the moon in the region called the ‘Mare Moscoviense’ or the ‘Sea of Moscovy’. In an interview, his co-star Bhumi Pednekar revealed that Sushant would carry his telescope to his outdoor shoots so he could see the stars everywhere.
Earlier, Sushant’s family had announced that they would set up a foundation in his name – the Sushant Singh Rajput Foundation. It would honour his memory and legacy by providing support to young talents in cinema, science and sports – three fields that were close to Sushant’s heart.
Shweta also wished her late brother by sharing baby pictures of him and their mother.
“This smile can melt every heart. Happy Sushant Day,” said Shweta. “Happy Birthday my little brother. I hope you always stay happy wherever you are! Love you.”
Besides the fund, it has also been reported that a road in south Delhi will soon be named after Rajput as the area’s civic body has cleared a proposal for it.
Meanwhile, Sushant’s friends, colleagues and other members of the entertainment industry including Kriti Sanon, Preity Zinta, Rajkummar Rao, Kiara Ali Advani, Parineeti Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor celebrated the late actor’s life by sharing photographs, memories and moments from his life.
