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  • ‘Thank you for inspiring us’: Iqra Aziz pays rich tribute to Neelo Begum on Women’s Day

    ‘Thank you for inspiring us’: Iqra Aziz pays rich tribute to Neelo Begum on Women’s Day

    Iqra Aziz has dedicated International Women’s Day to Neelo Begum, who passed away on January 30, 2021.

    Sharing a monochrome photo of film star Shaan Shahid’s mother, the Suno Chanda actress said “Recently, we lost one of the strongest women the world has seen. A very fine actor, successful individual, an amazing wife and a wonderful mother.”

    “Not only Shaan, but the whole country feels proud of her achievements,” she continued, adding: “Thankyou Neelo jee for inspiring us all.”

    “I dedicate this International Women’s day to Neelo Begum and all the strong women working at home and out,” concluded Aziz.

    Born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes to a Christian family in Sargodha’s Bhera town, Neelo began her career with the Hollywood film Bhowani Junction in 1956. She only was 12 years old at the time.

    She adopted the name Abida Riaz after her marriage with director Riaz Shahid in 1965.

    Some of Neelo’s most notable films include Zarqa, Do Rastey and Ghoonghat.

  • Shibli, Fawad meet Shaan to condole Neelo Begum’s demise

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz and Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry met Shaan Shahid on Saturday to condole over his mother, Neelo Begum’s demise.

    The ministers offered condolences on the death of actress and offered prayers for her.

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    Taking to Twitter, Shaan thanked Faraz and Chaudhry for visiting him and offering their prayers.

    “Thank you for being a part of us,” wrote Shaan on Twitter. “The connection of the people and their representatives grows stronger when we share each other’s sorrows and joy.”

    The actor also tagged Prime Minister Imran Khan, referring to him as a “true leader”, implying that PM Khan had also sent his condolences via the ministers. Earlier, PM Imran had expressed his condolences on social media.

    Neelo Begum passed away at the age of 80 on January 31. She was suffering from cancer.

    Meanwhile, earlier Shaan also penned a heartfelt note for his late mother and wished that his mother has reunited with his father Riaz Shahid in heaven.