RIP! Famous Bollywood film producer DIES in Istanbul attack; B-Town celebs MOURN on Twitter

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities like Madhur Bhandarkar, Pooja Bhatt and Raveena Tandon have mourned the tragic demise of film producer Abis Rizvi in a terror attack on an Istanbul nightclub. A gunman opened fire at people celebrating New Year at a nightclub in Istanbul early on Sunday, claimed at least 39 lives and injuring 69. Abis Rizvi(File) Rizvi was one of the two Indians who passed away in the attacks, External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj posted on Twitter.

I have just spoken to Mr.Akhtar Hassan Rizvi father of Abis Rizvi. He and Mrs Rizvi also want to go to Istanbul. We r organising their Visa.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 1, 2017

After his death news was announced, various celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to Rizvi, who produced the 2014 film "Roar". Actress Raveena Tandon tweeted: "Abis, we shall miss you RIP my dearest friend. We love you. You leave a deep gap in our hearts and lives."

#istanbulterrorattack. #RipAbis ... Love you !!! ❤️may you be happy Abis , whichever heaven you are in..you beautiful charmer soul you... — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) January 1, 2017

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said: "Shocked by the news of losing one of my long time and dearest friend, Abis Rizvi, in the shootout in Istanbul. Will miss you my friend. RIP."

Shocked by the news of losing one of my long time & dearest friend, Abis Rizvi, in the shootout in Istanbul. Will miss you my friend. RIP pic.twitter.com/KFhHjx6Xci

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 1, 2017

Actor Randeep Hooda wrote: "Shocking. Life is too short, we take too much for granted.. RIP Abis Rizvi. Good man. My condolences to the family."

Shocking .. Life is too short, we take too much for granted.. #RIP #AbisRizvi .. Good man.. My condolences to the family 🙏 #istambulattack — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) January 1, 2017

Actress Pooja Bhatt also expressed condolence, and said: "Devastated to hear that our friend Abis Rizvi was shot dead in the Istanbul nightclub attack. My heart goes out to his family. RIP."

Devastated to hear that our friend #AbisRizvi was shot dead in the Istanbul nightclub attack. My heart goes out to his family. RIP 🙏🙏💔

— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 1, 2017

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi said: "Devastated by the death of my friend Abis Rizvi in the dastardly terrorist attack this morning in an Istanbul nightclub."

Devastated by the death of my friend #AbisRizvi in the dastardly terrorist attack this morning in an #Istanbul nightclub. — Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) January 1, 2017

Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon tweeted: "Istanbul night club attack, tragic! So many lives lost. So terrible that two young Indians killed too. RIP Abis Rizvi, a young dynamic achiever."

#IstanbulNightclubAttack tragic!So many lives lost.So terrible that 2 young Indians killed too. RIP #abisrizvi a young dynamic achiever .

— poonam dhillon (@poonamdhillon) January 1, 2017

Nora Fatehi, who acted in "Roar", said she was "shocked" with the news.

R.I.P #abisrizvi ur life taken so soon U didnt deserve this! & to think u were just enjoying ur new years eve! So sorry😭😢 #NightclubAttack — Nora Fatehi (@Norafatehi) January 1, 2017

Everyone who has known #abisrizvi please pray for his soul Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

— Nora Fatehi (@Norafatehi) January 1, 2017

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