Big B, Anupam Kher & B’Town Mourn Manohar Parrikar’s Demise

The Goa CM and former defence minister passed away on Sunday, 17 March.

Bollywood celebs such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Vicky Kaushal have taken to social media to condole the demise of Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar, who passed away at the age of 63 on 17 March, after battling cancer.

Big B remembered Parrikar as a “gentle, soft spoken and simple-minded person” who “fought his illness with dignity and great spirit”.

T 3122 - Manohar Parrikar CM of Goa, passes away .. a gentle , soft spoken simple minded person .. respected .. fought his illness with dignity and great spirit .. had on a few occasions spent some time with him .. a soft smile always adorned his face .. sad with the news .. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/vFTCeMMDxf

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 17, 2019

Randeep Hooda recalled meeting Parrikar during his stint as India’s defence minister and described him as a “man of few words, simple, epitome of integrity and efficiency, a straight shooter”.

Had the honour of meeting him when he was the #defenceminister of #india..at the launch of a movie about the #indianarmy under the #BritishRaj he leaned over & said “uniforms too nice for #indian soldiers at the time”he said.”we will age it suitably sir” I said. He nodded “good”

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) March 17, 2019

Anupam Kher noted that the late Goa CM “had a great quality of inspiring people so effortlessly”.

Deeply deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of Shri #ManoharParrikar ji. He was one of the most real, dignified, intelligent, warm, down-to-earth & honest person I had met. He had a great quality of inspiring people so effortlessly. Will miss him. Om Shanti.🙏 pic.twitter.com/4i4noSWSDZ

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 17, 2019

Here is what other Bollywood celebs had to say.

Sad to hear about the loss of one of our finest leaders, #ManoharParrikar ji. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with the grieving family & friends.

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) March 17, 2019

A true patriot passes away, RIP #ManoharParrikar ji. A great leader who we will always admire, remember and seek inspiration from. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) March 17, 2019

Extremely sad at hearing about the demise of Sh. Manohar Parrikar Ji. I feel blessed to have had the fortune of meeting and knowing a sincere and good soul as he was. Heartfelt condolences to his family🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 17, 2019

Saddened by the news of Manohar Parrikar ji’s demise. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) March 18, 2019

Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri #ManoharParrikar ji ... one of the tallest leaders of India. Condolences to the family & loved ones.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 17, 2019

Condolences and strength to the family of Manohar Parrikar ji ! Deeply saddened to hear about his demise ! May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 17, 2019

So very Saddened to hear about the sudden demise if Shri. MANOHAR Parrikar Ji. A dynamic and Honorable Soul.. Rest now in peace in Heaven sir .🙏🙏🙏@manoharparrikar

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) March 17, 2019

Saddened to hear of the passing of
#ManoharParrikar . A good man and an inspiring leader - someone so many of us looked up to. Deepest condolences to the family. 🙏

— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) March 17, 2019

#ManoharParrikar lost his battle to cancer but in his last days set a fine example of working against all odds. He will be a tough act to follow. Rest in peace sir.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) March 17, 2019