Celebrities and politicians took to Twitter to condole the death of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
Politicians and celebrities took to Twitter to mourn the death of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray after a prolonged illness.
Dr Manmohan Singh: "The Prime Minister appealed for calm and sobriety during this period of loss and mourning."
PM: "The passing away of Bala Saheb will be deeply felt by his family and followers."
Amitabh Bachchan: Each day he continued his struggle with a grit that was baffling even for the doctors on hand...
I sat by his bedside for hours these past few days, a prayer in my heart, watching him struggling to breathe, but fighting ...
Lata Mangeshkar: Aaj 3:30 baje, hindu hriday samrat, param adarniya Shri Balasaheb Thackeray hum logon ko chhodke anant mein
Dilip Kumar: We are deeply grieving the passing of Balasaheb Thackeray who I always thought was not a Tiger but a Lion.
Sridevi: Balasaheb was a phenomenon who gave hope to millions in his lifetime. Generations will be inspired.
Anupam Kher: BalaSaheb was one of the very few leaders in today's times for whom Country came first. He did't play games to be popular. Spoke straight.
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj tweeted: I am terribly pained to hear that the Lion is dead.
Arvind Kejriwal: Balasaheb no more. May his soul Rest in Peace. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Milind Deora: Ideologies & politics aside, Balasaheb was unique & his influence on Maharashtra politics is undeniable. Often imitated but never duplicated
Akshay Kumar: His demise has left a deep void in Indian politics,always admired him for his courage,The real Tiger.
Hema Malini: The battle is over and eternal life begins. I'm so sorry (for) the loss Shri Balasaheb's family is enduring. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ajay Devgn: A man of convictions and a man of vision. A great leader. Rest in peace Balasaheb!
Karan Johar:? Thoughts and prayers with the Thackeray family....RIP balasaab.
Mahesh Bhatt: Our dead are never dead to us,until we have forgotten them.The memory of Bal Thackeray will live in the memory of we Mumbaikars forever.
Riteish Deshmukh: RIP - saheb -
Arjun Rampal: RIp Balasaheb, condolences to his family. Peace be with you and all your loved ones.
Vivek Oberoi: RIP Balasaheb---The Roaring Tiger of Maharashtra! Our prayers are with the Thackeray family and the millions of followers!
Aftab Shivdasani: Another legend passes away..let's pray for the soul of Shri Balasaheb Thackeray.. May the Divine grant him peace.. Om Sai Ram
Dia Mirza: RIP Bala Saheb. Let there be peace
Madhur Bhandarkar: RIP Balasaaheb. He lived with great conviction in his believes, which led him to be a great leader. Wish strength to his family!
Ram Gopal Varma: can't evr forget the hug the real Sarkar gave me when he saw reel Sarkar...Bala saab was a true epitome of power in every sense of the word
Kabir Bedi: My condolences to the entire family of #Balasaheb Thackeray. Was always a major influence in the politics of Maharashtra. RIP Bal Thackeray.
Bhagyashree: Just heard the news... End to an era...Balasaheb Thackeray no more. RIP
Minissha Lamba: Its really sad to see one legend aft the other leave us in quick succession.. the world we know is changing too fast...
