Shaan Shahid’s mother Neelo Begum passes away

Her death was confirmed by Shaan on his Twitter handle. 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,”.

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

Born in 1940 in Bhera, Neelo’s real name was Cynthia Alexander Fernandes.

The year 1957 proved a breakthrough in her life when she shot to fame after performing on the song "Aaye mausam, rangilay suhanay" in the film Saat Lakh.

Social media users and celebrities have expressed condolence over the demise of the actress.

اللّٰہ کریم جنت الفردوس میں اعلٰی مقام عطا فرمائے آمین۔۔ INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAAJIOON

— Ch.Naveed Hafeez Kas (@ChNaveedHafeezK) January 30, 2021

Ohhhh... Such a sad news. May ALLAH REST the departed soul with best rank in Jannatul Firdous and forgive all her sins and give strength to you and loved ones to overcome this huge loss.. AMEEN SUM AMEEN

— Sohail Shaikh (@SohailRealOne) January 30, 2021