Sheila Dikshit Death: Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Urmila Matondkar offer their condolences

Delhi’s former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit left for her heavenly abode today (July 20) at the age of 81. And not only politicians but many Bollywood celebs like Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Richa Chadha, Nimrat Kaur, Urmila Matondkar also took to social media to offer their condolences.

Akshay wrote on Twitter, “Extremely sad to know about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. She effectively changed the face of Delhi during her tenure. Heartfelt condolences to her family.” While Raveena wrote, “Respect and prayers. Condolences to her family. She was a much respected and loved CM. Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit. Om Shanti.” Check out what the rest of them had to say below:

Extremely sad to know about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji…she effectively changed the face of Delhi during her tenure. Heartfelt condolences to her family 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 20, 2019

Deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers on the passing of #SheilaDixit ji. A lady par excellence, someone who lead by example. An indispensable presence for generations to remember 🙏🏼 May her blessed soul rest in peace.

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) July 20, 2019

Just landed in Delhi to learn about the sad demise of #SheilaDixit
She was dignified, passionate and cultured. Difficult for Delhi to find such a CM.

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) July 20, 2019

Rest in peace..Smt.Sheila Dikshit ji 🙏🏼 You will always be loved and respected for your strength,determination,fierce and yet kind personality that made Delhi more beautiful than ever among many other things 🙏🏼 Om Shanti

— Urmila Matondkar (@OfficialUrmila) July 20, 2019

Respect and prayers🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻. Condolences to her family.Was a much respected and loved CM.Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit . Om Shanti.

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 20, 2019

#SheilaDixit demise will feel like a personal loss to anyone who grew up in Delhi. During my school and college, the green cover of Delhi actually grew by 300% ! A tall leader. Rest in peace ma'am. Condolences to family. ❣️

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) July 20, 2019

We offer our condolences to Sheilaji’s family, may her soul rest in peace. Stay tuned to CineBlitz.