Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: Bollywood Celebs Mourn The Death Of The Former President

Ajay Devgn, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Varun Dhawan, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar paid their respect and condolences to the former President of India. Read on.

India’s former President and one of the most revered politicians of the country Pranab Mukherjee, breathed his last on Monday, August 31, after several days of illness. “Pranab da” as people across and outside political circle would fondly call him, had been in coma since a brain surgery earlier this month. He was listed as the Best Finance Minister in the world as per a survey of Euro money magazine in 1984. Mourning the demise of this great personality, Bollywood celebrities took to their social media and expressed their condolences. Kangana Ranaut tweeted, “Such a terrible news, he will be etched in our memories as one of the finest leaders and an absolute gentleman #PranabMukherjee”

Ajay Devgn wrote, “India loses a great statesman & respected leader My condolences to the family.”

Anil Kapoor paid his heartfelt respect, “Former Hon. President Dr #PranabMukherjee was a great statesman & a respected leader. My heartfelt condolences & prayers to the family. May he rest in peace”

Madhuri Dixit took to her Twitter and wrote, “A statesman par excellence! My heartfelt condolences to the friends & family grieving the loss of one of our finest leaders, Shri #PranabMukherjee. May he rest in peace”

Varun Dhawan tweeted, “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.”

Parineeti Chopra wrote, “The most special .. RIP sir #PranabMukherjee”

Taapsee Pannu tweeted, “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”

Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s tweet read, “Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of our former President Shri #PranabMukherjee It was a moment of great pride for @TheRajKundra & me to have met & received our awards from you. Rest in peace,Sir My heartfelt condolences to @ABHIJIT_LS & the entire family in this time.”

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