B-Town mourns death of Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir
The Indian film industry today mourned the death of Pakistan’s renowned human rights lawyer and social activist, Asma Jahangir.
An outspoken critic of the country’s powerful military establishment, Asma, 66, passed away in Lahore due to cardiac arrest.
Personalities including screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar, actor Shabana Azmi, filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Nandita Das took to social media to offer their last tributes to the fearless activist.
Akhtar called Asma “undoubtedly the bravest and the most resilient fighter for human rights”.
“(She) 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 subcontinent,” he wrote.
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
Azmi remembered her friend, whom she deeply respected for her integrity and courage.
“Just heard the devastating news that Asma Jehangir passed away… Pakistan has lost its most fearless crusader and the human rights movement its tallest leader. Our deepest …read more
