#RIPSushmaSwaraj: Bollywood celebrities mourn the death of BJP veteran
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away yesterday night in AIIMS, Delhi, due to a heart attack. She was 67. Naturally, in no time, condolences and tributes started pouring in. Like the rest of the country, Bollywood celebrities also mourned the untimely death of the prolific leader. Here's how the film fraternity reacted to her demise.
Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS, died of cardiac arrest
After her health worsened, Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS at around 9 last night, where she died due to a cardiac arrest. Swaraj, who had a kidney transplant about three years ago, had not been keeping well lately, which is why she opted out of general elections this year, after successfully serving as the Foreign Minister in PM Narendra Modi's previous term.
Condolences and tributes poured in, from all corners
Respected by leaders across party lines and people from all over the country, Swaraj's death was mourned by many. Apart from political leaders, her friends and well-wishers from the film industry also paid their respects and tributes. Bollywood stars and filmmakers, including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan, Anurag Kashyap, Lata Mangeshkar, and Akshay Kumar, swiftly took to social media to express their grief.
"Inspite of political differences...," Shabana Azmi pens a heartfelt note
The Music Fraternity will be indebted to her: Javed Akhtar
Rest in peace, writes Mr. Bachchan
She was always close and extremely kind: Sanjay Dutt
Unanimously admired and respected by all: Akshay Kumar remembers Swaraj
A graceful and honest leader; will be remembered fondly: Mangeshkar
Anurag Kashyap says he will miss "the most amazing parliamentarian"
You stood tall among giants, Riteish Deshmukh shares winsome post
Swaraj to be cremated with state honors at 3 PM
Notably, Swaraj's mortal remains will be kept at BJP headquarters in Delhi from 12 noon to 3 PM today for people to pay their last respects. She will be cremated with full state honors at 3 PM at the Lodhi crematorium.
