Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of the most popular Prime Ministers India has ever had. He was loved and revered by people of all generations and age groups. He has been not keeping well since the past few weeks. He has been getting treated for his ill-health at the AIIMS hospital in Delhi since long. Yesterday, his health deteriorated and sometime ago, the former Indian Prime Minister, breathed his last.
The news of his passing away spread like wild fire. Bollywood celebs took to Twitter to share memories with him and express grief at his death. We bring you some of the tweets from some of the popular B-Townies:
Amitabh Bachchan
T 2902 - Atal Bihari Vajpai (1924 - 2018 ) भावपूर्ण श्रधांजलि ; एक महान नेता , प्रख्यात कवि , अद्भुत वक्ता व प्रवक्ता , मिलनसार व्यक्तित्व ।
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 16, 2018
बाबूजी के प्रशंसक , और बाबूजी उनके ..
An admirer of my Father's works and vice versa ; gentle nature, strong fiery in his speeches pic.twitter.com/KtH9HEABkd
Rajinikanth
I’m saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri.Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest In Peace.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 16, 2018
Priyanka Chopra
Former Prime Minister Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee's visionary ideas and contributions for India were truly remarkable. The nation will always remember... #RIP
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 16, 2018
My thoughts and condolences to the family.
Shah Rukh Khan
For The Poet Prime Minister of our country, love you Baapji...https://t.co/IKTYouMdiy pic.twitter.com/kLO4JAHvNu
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 16, 2018
Lata Mangeshkar
Rishitulya purva pradhan mantri Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji ke swargwas ki vaarta sunke mujhe aise (cont) https://t.co/1w1sEjs1eB
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 16, 2018
Sanjay Dutt
Indeed a big loss for our country as we pay our last tribute to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. He was a close family friend and his legacy will forever be remembered. Thank you for your selfless service, sir! My heartfelt condolence to everyone.
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 16, 2018
Shatrughan Sinha
End of an Era..What an excellent human being! One of the greatest Parliamentarians, an exemplary orator & exceptional thrice PM of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee is no more! An intellectual par excellence, man with tremendous wisdom, a fantastic sense of humour & kind hearted poet.
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) August 16, 2018
Arjun Kapoor
Heartfelt condolences to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji's family and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) August 16, 2018
Ajay Devgn
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, the most respected leader. 🙏🏻
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 16, 2018
Manoj Bajpayee
Remember going to a rally holding my father’s hand to listen to his speech.a leader with grace and poetic charm who led from front without any vindictiveness.saddened by the news.aum Shanti Shanti !! https://t.co/mVjPgR2VXW
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) August 16, 2018
Farhan Akhtar
RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi .. you will be remembered as one of India’s greatest leaders, as an exemplary statesman, as a tour de force for peace and unity and most of all as a genuine, warm, approachable human being.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 16, 2018
John Abraham
For me he was one of India’s greatest leaders loved and respected by all. He will be missed. RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/yRnDfCalIT
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) August 16, 2018
Ekta Kapoor
#ripAtalBihariVajpayee !!! A great leader and human being!!! A loss incompressible
— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) August 16, 2018
Many years ago Atalji had mentioned balaji in a positive way in one of his speeches my grandmom read it n hugged me for ten minutes ! That’s d love they had for their leader! Today I feel a sense of loss ! We will miss u ATALJI #RIPAtalJi
— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) August 16, 2018
Shilpa Shetty
Deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of the demise of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayeeji .A great leader, poet and visionary .A huge loss to our country..Heartfelt condolences to the family...May his soul rest in peace .
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) August 16, 2018
Randeep Hooda
Over come with such deep sadness..
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 16, 2018
Bharat has lost its Ratan #Atalji🙏
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“मौत की उमर क्या है? दो पल भी नहीं,
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला, आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूं,
लौटकर आऊँगा, कूच से क्यों डरूं?” #अटल_बिहारी_बाजपेयी #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/eTkzyAJRy8
SS Rajamouli
One of the few statesman who brought dignity and esteem to politics. His dream and steadfast application of Road connectivity changed and continues to change millions of lives in our country. Bowing with respect to our beloved leader #AtalBihariVajpayee ji.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 16, 2018
Hansal Mehta
#Atalji. Fine orator, statesman and a gentle heavyweight.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 16, 2018
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूं,
लौटकर आऊँगा, कूच से क्यों डरूं?
Siddharth
A gentleman statesman, the greatest, most admirable BJP leader in history, #AtalBihariVaajpayee will be remembered for his love of poetry, his respect for politics and above all for being a terrific Prime Minister with integrity and grace. I will always be a fan. R. I. P sir.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 16, 2018
Dhanush
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Heartfelt condolences to the family and dear ones of the great man.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 16, 2018
Boman Irani
It is rare to find love and respect across the entire politcal spectrum.
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 16, 2018
Atalji, was the rarest of them all.
Alvida #AtalBihariVajpayee.
Rana Daggubati
Today we lost a great statesman, poet and orator. A man who dreamed of a glorious nation and strived to take us on the path to prosperity. Rest in Peace #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. pic.twitter.com/nOqeCg7FJW
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) August 16, 2018
Kailash Kher
इतिहास में ऐसा व्यक्तित्व जिसने आलोचकों का भी सम्मान जीता, विरोधियों ने भी जिनसे ख़ूब सीख ली। सच्चा राजनीतिज्ञ, दार्शनिक, चिन्तक, विचारक । विस्मय भारत के उद्धारक। राजनीति से परे सब जानते हैं। ऐसे व्यक्ति कभी नहीं मरते। अटल थे.. अटल हैं.. अटल रहेंगे । pic.twitter.com/WA7WsInSn3
— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) August 16, 2018
Sona Mohapatra
I loved watching him speak on national TV. Grace, stature, kindness, dignity & such a glorious command over Hindi, apart from scholarly erudition. Some-one,NO-one would worry about having in the top seat. #AtalBehariVajpayee was everything we want our elders & leaders to be like.
— SONA (@sonamohapatra) August 16, 2018
Dia Mirza
“Let no one challenge India's secularism.” - Atal Bihari Vajpayee #Salute #Respect
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 16, 2018
Growing up in India in the 1980’s and 90’s one can never forget what a deep impact #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji made on us... he was a great statesman and leader. #RIP
Esha Gupta
Heavens got a prime minster to handle its affairs now. RIP Atal ji, one of the greatest politician our nation has had. Honour to have known you 💔🙏🏽
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) August 16, 2018
Vishal Dadlani
A Titan has departed. There was more impact and gravitas in the pauses between his words, than there are in the petty political speeches we hear these days. #AtalBihariVaajpayee
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 16, 2018
Koena Mitra
True statesman, who ushered India into 21st century as a Nuclear Power. A Beautiful Soul, Poet, Fierce Leader.
— Koena Mitra (@koenamitra) August 16, 2018
Rest in peace Sir. #AtalBihariVaajpayee #RIP pic.twitter.com/4JQAmmVpXw
Ashoke Pandit
Atalji was a man of words but today no word would describe the loss India suffers in his death. He wasn't a politician... he was a thought, a vision... mortal humans perish but a thought always remains alive and grows in d minds and hearts of millions.#RIPAtalBihariVaajpayee ji pic.twitter.com/5bHIes8Ag2
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) August 16, 2018
Vir Das
Whether you agreed with him or not, you couldn't help but respect the sheer statesmanship, wisdom and eloquence of the man. RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) August 16, 2018
Smriti Irani
काल के कपाल पर लिखा-मिटाया भी, गीत नया गाया भी। कितने कार्यकर्ता ऐसे हैं जिनको प्रेम दिया, मार्गदर्शन दिया; कितने इतिहास के पन्ने हैं जिन पर नाम हैं उनका। अटल जी अमर हैं। pic.twitter.com/jkDkkAKl4W
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 16, 2018
Divya Dutta
RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻respects and prayers for a true leader.
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) August 16, 2018
Milap Zaveri
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji 🙏
— Milap (@zmilap) August 16, 2018
Ayushman Khurrana
He was a rare statesman. #RIPAtalBihariVajpayee 🙏🏻
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 16, 2018
Pooja Chopra
Nation will always remember #AtalBihariVajpayee #RIPAtalBihariVajpayeeJi my prayers and condolences with the family
— Pooja Chopra (@Pooja_Chopra_) August 16, 2018
Ritesh Sidhwani
Our nation mourns today.. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation is something that will always be remembered.. Your words & deeds shall remain with us forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.. 🙏🏻
— Ritesh Sidhwani (@ritesh_sid) August 16, 2018
Nimrat Kaur
The end of a golden era comes with the deeply saddening news of the demise of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. Mourning with nation. What a man, what a mind.
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) August 16, 2018
Gul Panag
A leader who dwarfed his peers with his charisma, magnanimity, generosity humility, eloquence; #AtalBihariVajpayee set an example not only for politicians to emulate, but an ideal for each one of use to chase. May he be our guiding light for years to come.🙏
— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) August 16, 2018
Amongst the sports fraternity, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted to mourn the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2018