We've Lost a Great Leader: Ajay Devgn, Lata Mangeshkar and Other Stars Remember Pranab Mukherjee

Former president of India Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening in a Delhi hospital where he was admitted since August 10. He passed away aged 84, weeks after undergoing an emergency surgery for a brain clot. He had also tested positive for Covid-19.

Film personalities remembered him as a great leader, and also recalled the time they had spent with him. Actress Taapsee Pannu tweeted about the time Mukherjee had attended a screening of her film Pink.

“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,” she wrote.

Actor Varun Dhawan wrote, “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.”

Ajay Devgn posted, “India loses a great statesman & respected leader Folded hands My condolences to the family.

#PranabMukherjee”

Singer Lata Mangeshkar said, “Deeply saddened to hear Pranab da Mukherjee passed away. Our former President, a Bharat Ratna and a thorough gentleman. We shared a very warm and cordial relationship. Heartfelt condolences to the family.”

Tusshar Kapoor, Vishal Dadlani were also among celebs who condoled the death of the former president.