Filmmaker Ravi Chopra died in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of 68, and celebrities and politicians like Smriti Irani, Farah Khan, Esha Deol, said his death is a huge loss to the film industry. (Also Read: Ravi Chopra's Death Fills Amitabh Bachchan With Grief, Sorrow)
The Baaghban director had been reportedly suffering from a severe lung ailment since the last few years. (In pics: Bollywood Pays Last Respects to Ravi Chopra)
Here's what the celebrities have to say:
Esha Deol:
RiP Ravi Chopra Ji we will miss u n thank u always for baghban a move that will always stay in our hearts
— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) November 13, 2014Farah Khan:
One of the nicest, kindest n big hearted soul in the film industry passed away today..Ravi Chopra.. May you rest in peace
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) November 12, 2014Kailash Kher:
One of the Kindest man n Milestone of Films n TV, Director Ravi Chopra Passed Away. His movies sensible work of Art. RIP #AwayFromAllPain
— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) November 13, 2014Sonu Nigam:
Saddened 2 learn of Shri Ravi Chopra's demise. Always found him to b a robust man etrmly humble. Suffered a lot though. God bless his soul.
— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) November 13, 2014Nikitin Dheer:
Very sad to hear about Mr.ravi Chopra's death..some great childhood memories..Mahabharat invoked the desire to be an actor in me..RIP sir..
— NIKITIN DHEER (@nikitindheer) November 12, 2014Tusshar Kapoor:
RIP Mr Ravi Chopra, deep condolences for the entire family, may his soul rest in peace!
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) November 12, 2014Madhur Bhandarkar:
Saddened to hear about demise of Ravi Chopra-ji. Apart from being a fine filmmaker, he was also a very nice human being. Rest in Peace, Sir.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 12, 2014Smriti Irani:
Just heard about the sad demise of Ravi Chopra. Was blessed to work with him. A lovely soul. My condolences to his loved ones.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 12, 2014Usha Jhadav:
Just came to know Ravi Chopra Sir's sad dismissal. May god bless his soul. My condolences with Renu mam, Kapil and Abhay.
— usha jadhav (@ushajadhav) November 12, 2014