Ravi Chopra's Death A Huge Loss, Say Bollywood Celebrities

Celebs thanked the late filmmaker for his contribution to the Hindi film industry.

Filmmaker Ravi Chopra died in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of 68, and celebrities and politicians like Smriti Irani, Farah Khan, Esha Deol, said his death is a huge loss to the film industry. (Also Read: Ravi Chopra's Death Fills Amitabh Bachchan With Grief, Sorrow)

The Baaghban director had been reportedly suffering from a severe lung ailment since the last few years. (In pics: Bollywood Pays Last Respects to Ravi Chopra)

Here's what the celebrities have to say:

RiP Ravi Chopra Ji we will miss u n thank u always for baghban a move that will always stay in our hearts

— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) November 13, 2014

Farah Khan:

One of the nicest, kindest n big hearted soul in the film industry passed away today..Ravi Chopra.. May you rest in peace

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) November 12, 2014

Kailash Kher:

One of the Kindest man n Milestone of Films n TV, Director Ravi Chopra Passed Away. His movies sensible work of Art. RIP #AwayFromAllPain

— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) November 13, 2014

Sonu Nigam:

Saddened 2 learn of Shri Ravi Chopra's demise. Always found him to b a robust man etrmly humble. Suffered a lot though. God bless his soul.

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) November 13, 2014

Nikitin Dheer:

Very sad to hear about Mr.ravi Chopra's death..some great childhood memories..Mahabharat invoked the desire to be an actor in me..RIP sir..

— NIKITIN DHEER (@nikitindheer) November 12, 2014

Tusshar Kapoor:

RIP Mr Ravi Chopra, deep condolences for the entire family, may his soul rest in peace!

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) November 12, 2014

Madhur Bhandarkar:

Saddened to hear about demise of Ravi Chopra-ji. Apart from being a fine filmmaker, he was also a very nice human being. Rest in Peace, Sir.

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 12, 2014

Smriti Irani:

Just heard about the sad demise of Ravi Chopra. Was blessed to work with him. A lovely soul. My condolences to his loved ones.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 12, 2014

Usha Jhadav:

Just came to know Ravi Chopra Sir's sad dismissal. May god bless his soul. My condolences with Renu mam, Kapil and Abhay.

— usha jadhav (@ushajadhav) November 12, 2014