New Delhi

Indian born in Pakistan Tarak Fatah passes awayHe was suffering from cancer. He was 73.

Natasha wrote in a tweet, "Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. @TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us? 1949-2023."

Lion of Punjab.
Son of Hindustan.
Lover of Canada.
Speaker of truth.
Fighter for justice.
Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed.@TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him.

Will you join us?

1949-2023 pic.twitter.com/j0wIi7cOBF

— Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) April 24, 2023

Tarek Fatah was born in Pakistan but he called himself “Indian born in Pakistan and a “Punjabi born into Islam.”

He lived in Canada and was a great admirer of India. He was often seen pitted against Pakistani commentrators on Indian television debates.

He was a strong critic of sharia law, and advocated for a liberal and progressive form of Islam.

Fatah was a vocal critic of the Pakistani religious and political establishment. Fatah had even criticised the partition of India.

His death is mourned in India by people from all walks of life and #TarekFatah was trending on social media.

Actor Anupam Kher took to Twitter to pay tributes to Tarek Fatah. he posted pictures of his visit to Fatah's home in Toronto.

Deeply saddened to know about the demise of my friend, a true Indian at heart, most fearless and kind hearted man @TarekFatah. His courage was infectious! His laughter was pure. We met at many occasions. But visiting his home in Toronto & spending an afternoon with him over some… pic.twitter.com/P53nwjlbeO

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 24, 2023