Sushma Swaraj no more, Bollywood in a state of shock!

Bollywood is mourning former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj’s sudden death. Here are a few celebrities who expressed  their condolences on Twitter…

Actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, “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”

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

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wrote, “Deeply saddened that Sushma Swaraj has passed away. Inspite of political differences we had an extremely cordial relationship. I was 1 of her Navratans as she called us during her I and B ministership and she gave industry status to film. Articulate sharp and accessible. RIP “

Deeply saddened that Sushma Swaraj has passed away.Inspite of political differences we had an extremely cordial relationship. I was 1 of her Navratans as she called us during her I and B ministership and she gave industry status to film. Articulate sharp and accessible. RIP

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) August 6, 2019

Actor Sanjay Dutt tweeted “RIP Sushma ji. Absolutely shocked and devastated to hear about her passing. She was always close to me and was extremely kind, since the early days. My heartfelt condolences to the family & our entire nation for this great loss.”

RIP Sushma ji. Absolutely shocked and devastated to hear about her passing. She was always close to me and was extremely kind, since the early days. My heartfelt condolences to the family & our entire nation for this great loss.

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 6, 2019

While actor Boman Irani wrote, “A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss. #SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj”

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

Producer Ekta Kapoor had this to say about the former External Affairs Minister, “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”

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

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also took to twitter to express his condolences “Shocked to hear the sudden demise of @SushmaSwaraj ji. She was a gracious lady & astute parliamentarian. Did an excellent job as the External Affairs Minister. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. #OmShanti.