Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 70 after prolonged illness.
Recently, a picture of him in a terrible physical condition had gone viral on social media.
Politicians and film fraternity are sending messages of condolences to the actor’s family in expression of the irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, textile minister Smriti Irani, BJP President Amit Shah, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, actor Dharmendra, director Subhash Ghai and many others have expressed their condolences.
Will always remember Vinod Khanna as a popular actor, dedicated leader & a wonderful human. Pained by his demise. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017
Condolences on sad demise of veteran actor & BJP MP Shri #VinodKhanna ji, may God render peace to the departed soul & solace to his family.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 27, 2017
My personal favourite,Vinod Khanna ji was a remarkable actor and heartthrob of India. May his soul rest in Peace. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/wKdvt8KUE4
— Randeep S Surjewala (@rssurjewala) April 27, 2017
Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has condoled the sad demise of veteran film actor and Member of Parliament, Shri Vinod Khanna.
— INC India (@INCIndia) April 27, 2017
Remembering him as a gifted actor, she said Vinodji had a profound influence over the masses by his simple & charismatic character
— INC India (@INCIndia) April 27, 2017
Heartfelt condolences on. the passing away of Shri Vinod Khanna, a highly talented and acclaimed actor & MP
# PresidentMukherjee— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) April 27, 2017
My dear friend Vinod Khanna… will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) April 27, 2017
Sad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir,one of the most charismatic actors…truly end of an era.Condolences to the family??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 27, 2017
His screen presence is unparalleled even today…his super star swag is what we grew up on….RIP #VinodKhanna …thoughts and prayers….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017