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Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan singer Shahnaz Begum passes away at 67

The singer, residing in Bangladesh, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Updated 24 Mar, 2019

Shahnaz Begum, the voice behind the famous Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhe and Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan passed away on Sunday in Dhaka.

The 67-year-old Bangladeshi singer suffered a cardiac arrest.

Twitter flooded with tributes as people remembered her contribution to the music industry.

Shahnaz Begum was born on January 2,1952. She has been awarded the Ekushey Padak (1992), the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (1990).

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riz1 Mar 24, 2019 01:41pm

Its a sign, lets keep our fingers crossed.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan Mar 24, 2019 02:02pm

RIP beautiful soul. Jeevay, Jeevay Bangladesh and Pakistan. Thank you Bangladesh for giving us our great mother of the most famous song of patriotism in Pakistan.

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Chunnu Mian Mar 24, 2019 02:49pm

She represented the best of cultural assets in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rest in peace.

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Hasnain Mar 24, 2019 03:09pm

RIP. That is the kind of person who should get Sitara i Imtiaz.

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Abdul Zaheer Mar 24, 2019 03:15pm

Sad news. Rip.

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putho madre Mar 24, 2019 04:47pm

Is she Pakistani or Bangladeshi?

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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA Mar 24, 2019 04:48pm

I always loved her beautiful voice and very inspiring songs. The news of her passing away at this auspicious occasion when Pakistan is celebrating 23 March festivities , is very sad. She will be missed and always remain in the heart of all those who love her two very inspiring songs. May her soul Rest In Peace.

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Speak_Truth Mar 24, 2019 04:59pm

Will always be remembered with respect and fondness in Pakistan.

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M. Siddique Mar 24, 2019 05:39pm

She was an inspiration. RIP.

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Speak_Truth Mar 24, 2019 07:00pm

@putho madre Both.

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Speak_Truth Mar 24, 2019 07:01pm

She passed on Pakistan Day and her iconic song was being played on PTV as always.

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Manish Mar 24, 2019 07:49pm

RIP

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Asif Ali Khan, Toronto. Mar 24, 2019 07:51pm

Listening to Shahnaz 's national songs make me feel young at my senior years . Melodious voice beautiful singer . RIP .

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Faisal Naqvi Mar 24, 2019 08:17pm

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Shehnaz Begum. Her services for Pakistan are unforgettable. We will always miss you. Rest in peace great lady.

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M. Saeed Mar 24, 2019 08:39pm

Sad for her passing away but her immortal songs remain for ever in the hearts of Pakistanis. May her soul rest in peace.

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naeem Mar 24, 2019 08:41pm

Beautiful soft voice and soul. Pakistanis will always remember her. Her songs brings the fond memories and love whenever we hear her songs and see videos. My six year old son sings her Pakistani patriotic songs here in US. I wish and hope she is recognized at the national level by Pakistan govt. for giving us those beautiful patriotic songs.

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RationaBabu Mar 24, 2019 08:51pm

@Speak_Truth , why was she living in Bangladesh?

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Ras Siddiqui Mar 24, 2019 09:18pm

Pakistan should give her an award too. Even though it is now ((unfortunately) a bit late.

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AZAM AKBAR Mar 24, 2019 10:41pm

Inna Lillaahe Wa Inna Ilaiehe Rajeoun.

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Mumtaz Ahmed Shah Mar 24, 2019 10:56pm

"Soni Dharti" what a patriotic song and pray for departed soul .RIP. (Texas)