Bollywood celebrities expressed their grief over Sushma Swaraj’s demise:
Yesterday was a sad day for India, as we lost veteran BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. She was 67 years old and suffered a massive heart attack, she was admitted to AIIMS on Tuesday evening.
The reports state that she was rushed to the hospital at 10:15 p.m. And at around 7 pm, the late parliamentarian tweeted congratulating message to PM Narendra Modi for revoking the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. She tweeted, “Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime”.
Condolences are pouring in from all corners of the world following her death and members of the film industry too expressed grief over her demise. Soon after the news of Swaraj’s death broke the internet was filled with condolences messages.
Several Bollywood celebrities including Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Ekta Kapoor, and Madhur Bhandarkar stated grief.
Here is what they have to say:
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Sushma ji. What an amazing leader, orator and minister. My condolences to her family. You will be missed dear Sushmaji. RIP.
— Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) August 6, 2019
In my younger years I got so much support from Shushma ji ! I still have pictures with her giving me my first award all over my office!gutted sad at d loss of a lady who taught me my first lesson… women should help women grow ! Thanku n rip shushmaji #RIPSushmaSwarajJi https://t.co/tyAHCa3vYf
— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) August 6, 2019
A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss. #SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 6, 2019
A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss. #SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 6, 2019
A huge loss for India- An outstanding orator, an absolute patriot, a tall leader @SushmaSwaraj Ji is no more. As an Ext Affairs minister she was always accessible to every Indian who was in need of help. My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones & millions of followers https://t.co/FuHNbQMOGX
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 6, 2019
India has lost its extraordinary leader, minister and personality.. May God bless her soul 🙏 #SushmaSwaraj
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) August 6, 2019
PM Modi is deeply saddened:
A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 6, 2019
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 6, 2019
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 6, 2019
To the Iron Lady, 🙏🏽♥️ #sushmaswaraj
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) August 6, 2019
Omg!! Rest in peace @SushmaSwaraj mam 🙏
— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) August 6, 2019
I’m shocked to hear about the demise of Sushma Swaraj Ji, an extraordinary political leader, a gifted orator & an exceptional Parliamentarian, with friendships across party lines.
My condolences to her family in this hour of grief.
May her soul rest in peace.
Om Shanti 🙏
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 6, 2019
RIP #SushmaSwaraj ji. May her soul rest in peace
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 6, 2019
I have an axe to grind with you Didi . You made Bansuri pick a restaurant to take me for a celebratory lunch. You left without fulfilling your promise to the two of us.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 6, 2019
I have an axe to grind with you Didi . You made Bansuri pick a restaurant to take me for a celebratory lunch. You left without fulfilling your promise to the two of us.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 6, 2019
#RestInPeaceSushmaSwaraj
This was so sudden, shocking.
Condolences.
🙏🏽— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) August 6, 2019
Shocked and completely gutted to hear of the sudden demise of #SushmaSwaraj ji.She was a great leader,an astute stateswoman,above all a kindhearted person.Loved by all.Deepest condolences to her family & loved ones.Prayers for her soul. Om Shanti 🙏 #RIPSushmaJi
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) August 6, 2019
Shocked and completely gutted to hear of the sudden demise of #SushmaSwaraj ji.She was a great leader,an astute stateswoman,above all a kindhearted person.Loved by all.Deepest condolences to her family & loved ones.Prayers for her soul. Om Shanti 🙏 #RIPSushmaJi
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) August 6, 2019
Rest in peace @SushmaSwaraj ji. You were the most amazing parliamentarian and the minister and always there for your constituents . I will miss you and am sure we all will miss you .
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) August 6, 2019
From a long time, Sushma Swaraj was having some health-related issues, due to which she also opted out of contesting Lok Sabha Elections 2019.
She will be remembered for all the good work that she has done for our country. May her soul rest in peace.
