Former Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, often referred to as the Iron Lady, passed away on Tuesday. Hours after thanking PM Narendra Modi on Article 370 achievement, she suffered a cardiac arrest and was announced dead. Remembered as one of the most beloved leaders of India, Sushma Swaraj will be missed by everyone in the country. Mourning her death, many took to social media to share their grief and condolences. Among them were many Bollywood celebrities who also shared their tribute.
Amitabh Bachchan
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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 7, 2019
'मृदुभाषी, सम्मोहक वक्ता,
मिलनसार, दुखहर्ता।
सुषमाजी जैसों का रिक्त स्थान कभी नहीं भरता।।' ~ Ef V pic.twitter.com/upWSXevwaH
Asha Bhosle
Sushmaji..we shall miss you dearly..🙏🏼
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) August 6, 2019
Javed Akhtar
Deeply saddened by Sushma ji’s demise.The Music Fraternity will be indebted to her for magnificent defence of their rights in the Lok Sabha . You were an exceptional person Sushmaji. We will always remain thankful to you.
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) August 6, 2019
Shabana Azmi
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
Lata Mangeshkar
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Sushma Swaraj ji’s sudden demise.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 6, 2019
A graceful and honest leader, a sensitive and selfless soul, a keen understanding of music and poetry and a dear friend. Our former external minister will be remembered fondly.
Ayushmann Khurrana
This is how she made foreign ministry accessible to the masses. #RIPSushmaJi https://t.co/4LpcZccO8Q
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 7, 2019
Karan Johar
#RIPSushmaSwarajJi ...an amazing leader, orator and minister..... condolences to the family...🙏🙏🙏
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 6, 2019
Ekta Kapoor
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
Dia Mirza
Deeply saddened...#SushmaSwaraj ji is and will always be remembered as one of the most respected and beloved leaders of our country. Her speeches in parliament, her empathy, her spirit, her kindness... what a remarkable and amazing human being. #RIPSushmaSwarajJi pic.twitter.com/kADsCOq6j8
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 6, 2019
Hema Malini
Sushma ji always appreciated my dance &in particular my presentation of “Ganga”over which she went into raptures in public.She was a lovely person with an aura of her own & she held her head high as a senior minister in the cabinet where she was surrounded by men.Miss u Sushma ji pic.twitter.com/UQ62gWZHhr
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) August 7, 2019
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