Stars mourn Gautam Rajadhyaksha on Twitter

Gautam Rajadhyaksha, ace photographer and friend to almost the entire Indian film industry, passed away this morning. He was 60-years old. His colleagues and friends from all walks of life took to Twitter to mourn his untimely death.

Sep 13, 2011 13:44 IST
  • It seems as if the entire film industry has come out to mourn the death of ace photographer, Gautam Rajadhyaksha.<br><br/> The eminent photographer, who was the star lensman of the 70s and 80s, succumbed to a heart attack early this morning.
    It seems as if the entire film industry has come out to mourn the death of ace photographer, Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

    The eminent photographer, who was the star lensman of the 70s and 80s, succumbed to a heart attack early this morning.
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  • <b>Amitabh Bachchan</b>: Gautam ! You have left behind a legacy that shall keep you in our hearts forever . . pictures that you took shall be with us always !
    Amitabh Bachchan: Gautam ! You have left behind a legacy that shall keep you in our hearts forever . . pictures that you took shall be with us always !
  • <b>Madhuri Dixit-Nene</b>: My dear friend, Gautam Rajadhyaksha, passed away. I will miss him immensely. The world has lost a great photographer and lovely human being. <br><br> I have lost a great friend in Gautam passing away.
    Madhuri Dixit-Nene: My dear friend, Gautam Rajadhyaksha, passed away. I will miss him immensely. The world has lost a great photographer and lovely human being.

    I have lost a great friend in Gautam passing away.
  • <b>Javed Akhtar</b>: Gautam was my friend from 70s. All childhood pictures of Zoya and Farhan in our albums are by him. He was like family to us. He is gone.
    Javed Akhtar: Gautam was my friend from 70s. All childhood pictures of Zoya and Farhan in our albums are by him. He was like family to us. He is gone.
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  • <b>Shabana Azmi</b>: Gautam! Anything I wish to say sounds trite and doesn't match up.. Goodbye dearest friend. Why?No answers.. You were loved so.
    Shabana Azmi: Gautam! Anything I wish to say sounds trite and doesn't match up.. Goodbye dearest friend. Why?No answers.. You were loved so.
  • <b>Karan Johar</b>: A deep sense of loss...we lost the one man who captured every movie star with his lens and his heart...RIP Gautam...you will remain forever!
    Karan Johar: A deep sense of loss...we lost the one man who captured every movie star with his lens and his heart...RIP Gautam...you will remain forever!
  • <b>Karan Johar</b>: When I was hugely overweight...gautam told me.."Darling...not that it makes a difference but try to give me your left profile...it may help!"
    Karan Johar: When I was hugely overweight...gautam told me.."Darling...not that it makes a difference but try to give me your left profile...it may help!"
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  • <b>Karan Johar</b>: Gautam Rajadhyaksha was one my most favourite people in the fraternity...funny, sensitive and always positive..I love you gautam and I miss u
    Karan Johar: Gautam Rajadhyaksha was one my most favourite people in the fraternity...funny, sensitive and always positive..I love you gautam and I miss u
  • <b>Bipasha Basu</b>: Rest in Peace Gautam.He was one of the finest photographers in India and a lovely man.
    Bipasha Basu: Rest in Peace Gautam.He was one of the finest photographers in India and a lovely man.
  • <b>Riya Sen</b>: R.I.P gautam rajadhyaksha.. Shot my first ever pictures in my life ! You will be missed ..
    Riya Sen: R.I.P gautam rajadhyaksha.. Shot my first ever pictures in my life ! You will be missed ..
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  • <b>Raima Sen</b>: R.I.P Gautam Rajadhyaksha (She posted a photograph of a single burning candle along with her tweet)
    Raima Sen: R.I.P Gautam Rajadhyaksha (She posted a photograph of a single burning candle along with her tweet)
  • <b>Raveena Tandon</b>: A chapter in my life closes as one to do my1st portfolio,my 1st Cover,Gautam Rajadhaksya passes away,always called him bhaiya. <br><br> R.I.P Gautam, may you infuse,beautify the heavens with your love,as you have done to all us here. <br><br> The actress also tweeted a picture of her photoshoot with the legendary photographer.
    Raveena Tandon: A chapter in my life closes as one to do my1st portfolio,my 1st Cover,Gautam Rajadhaksya passes away,always called him bhaiya.

    R.I.P Gautam, may you infuse,beautify the heavens with your love,as you have done to all us here.

    The actress also tweeted a picture of her photoshoot with the legendary photographer.
  • <b>Juhi Chawla</b>: Some day it will be too late !!!Still can't believe it ... Good ol gautam ! Shot with him many many times ..some of my earliest and best
    Juhi Chawla: Some day it will be too late !!!Still can't believe it ... Good ol gautam ! Shot with him many many times ..some of my earliest and best
  • <b>Shekhar Kapur</b>: Shocked 2 learn Gautam Rajadhakshya passed away. Grt photographer, artist old friend n supporter.
    Shekhar Kapur: Shocked 2 learn Gautam Rajadhakshya passed away. Grt photographer, artist old friend n supporter.
  • <b>Shobhaa De</b>: My darling Gautam Rajadhyaksha no more. Saddened bend belief. Farewll confidante-cousin. Thank u 4 your generous love nd soft focus memories.
    Shobhaa De: My darling Gautam Rajadhyaksha no more. Saddened bend belief. Farewll confidante-cousin. Thank u 4 your generous love nd soft focus memories.
  • <b>Pooja Bhatt</b>: Blessed are those that had the privilege of being photographed by Gautam in their lifetime. He ensured our immortality way before our time!
    Pooja Bhatt: Blessed are those that had the privilege of being photographed by Gautam in their lifetime. He ensured our immortality way before our time!
  • <b>Tusshar Kapoor</b>: Shocked to hear about the death of Gautam Rajadakshya, we shot recently for Love U Mr Kaalakar. RIP.
    Tusshar Kapoor: Shocked to hear about the death of Gautam Rajadakshya, we shot recently for Love U Mr Kaalakar. RIP.
  • <b>Kunal Kohli</b>: RIP Gautam. A legend has left us. Its the end of an era.
    Kunal Kohli: RIP Gautam. A legend has left us. Its the end of an era.
  • <b>Sujoy Ghosh</b>: Never knew Gautam Rajadhaksya but grew up admiring his work. He was our window to all the stars. Thank you for that. RIP.
    Sujoy Ghosh: Never knew Gautam Rajadhaksya but grew up admiring his work. He was our window to all the stars. Thank you for that. RIP.
  • <b>Sophie Choudry</b>: Wasnt captured by his lens but met him & grew up seeing his iconic stills that made u fall in luv with movie starss! RIP Gautam Rajadhyksha
    Sophie Choudry: Wasnt captured by his lens but met him & grew up seeing his iconic stills that made u fall in luv with movie starss! RIP Gautam Rajadhyksha
  • <b>Sammir Dattani</b>: RIP Gautam sir, you have left us with memories which will last forever!
    Sammir Dattani: RIP Gautam sir, you have left us with memories which will last forever!
  • <b>Rohan Shrestha</b>: RIP Gautam Rajadhyaksha. A Revolutionary photographer. Was an inspiration. Passed so young but his pictures will live on forever.
    Rohan Shrestha: RIP Gautam Rajadhyaksha. A Revolutionary photographer. Was an inspiration. Passed so young but his pictures will live on forever.
  • <b>Aman Verma</b>: Gautam rajadhyaksha no more. And this is the final truth. For all of us. Take a pause frm your hectic schdule and ponder frens..Peace to him
    Aman Verma: Gautam rajadhyaksha no more. And this is the final truth. For all of us. Take a pause frm your hectic schdule and ponder frens..Peace to him