Members of the Indian film industry poured their hearts out on social media after the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. Pranab Mukherjee, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month. He was 84. The film fraternity paid tribute to the late politician on Twitter. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, in his eulogy piece, wrote: "In his distinguished political journey spanning more than 5 decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee was foreign, defense, commerce and finance minister, before becoming the 13th president of India. He was a politician from a different era. Politics will miss him dearly."
In his distinguished political journey spanning more than 5 decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee was foreign, defense, commerce and finance minister, before becoming the 13th president of India. He was a politician from a different era. Politics will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/qUYhbyrzoV
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 31, 2020
"India loses a great statesman and respected leader. My condolences to the family," tweeted actor Ajay Devgn.
India loses a great statesman & respected leader My condolences to the family.#PranabMukherjee
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 31, 2020
"Pranab da, rest in peace," tweeted Aamir Khan.
Pranabda rest in peace
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) August 31, 2020
"Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee Sir. His contribution to our nation will always be remembered. Had the good fortune of sharing this special moment with him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers," tweeted actor Akshay Kumar.
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President of India Shri #PranabMukherjee Sir. His contribution to our nation will always be remembered. Had the good fortune of sharing this special moment with him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers pic.twitter.com/mfyOSOyXcj
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 31, 2020
Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote: "RIP Sir...Reverence, respect and salute to your incredible service to our great nation."
RIP SIR...Reverence, Respect and Salute to your incredible service to our great nation.... pic.twitter.com/KB1kQFirjF
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 31, 2020
In her tweet, Taapsee Pannu recalled her meeting with the former President and wrote: "Had the honour of meeting him, watching Pink in his presence, followed by a very warmly hosted dinner for the entire team. Can never forget the experience, his kind words and gesture that day. You will be missed, Sir."
Had the honour of meeting him, watching #Pink in his presence , followed by a very warmly hosted dinner for the entire team. Can never forget the experience, his kind words n gesture that day. You will be missed sir #PranabMukherjee https://t.co/p8nUoXcP5a
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 31, 2020
Sharing a throwback picture with Pranab Mukherjee, Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted: "Deeply Saddened. A big loss for India. Former President of India Hon Shri Pranab Mukherjee Sir will be forever remembered for his work and contribution for the development of India. My deepest condolences to Abhijit ji, the entire family and his millions of followers."
Deeply Saddened!! A big loss for India. Former President of India Hon Shri #PranabMukherjee Sir will be forever remembered for his work & contribution for the development of India. My deepest condolences to @ABHIJIT_LS ji, the entire family & his millions of followers. https://t.co/nMnLj5g3Wt pic.twitter.com/FZVNEo8eh5
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 31, 2020
"Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of our former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. It was a moment of great pride for Raj Kundra and me to have met and received our awards from you. Rest in peace Sir," tweeted Shilpa Shetty.
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of our former President Shri #PranabMukherjeeIt was a moment of great pride for @TheRajKundra & me to have met & received our awards from you. Rest in peace,Sir
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) August 31, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to @ABHIJIT_LS & the entire family in this time.
Here are some more tweets shared by film stars:
A statesman. An exceptional scholar. A visionary. The legacy that Bharat Ratna Shri. Pranab Mukherjee leaves behind is forever going to inspire the leaders of tomorrow. My condolences to the family and millions of fellow Indians in this hour of grief.
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 31, 2020
Former Hon. President Dr #PranabMukherjee was a great statesman & a respected leader. My heartfelt condolences & prayers to the family. May he rest in peace
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 31, 2020
The most special .. RIP sir #PranabMukherjee pic.twitter.com/kpxQZyHWVe
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) August 31, 2020
RIP sir .2020 has been an extremely hard year for one and all. We have lost a great leader today. Prayers and strength to the family. pic.twitter.com/KTAIaKlxAM
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) August 31, 2020
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) August 31, 2020
"With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas and prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of you," Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted on Monday.
