Tributes pour in as Bollywood mourns Reema Lagoo's death

Everyone had great things to say about veteran actor

A string of Bollywood faces like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Kunal Kohli and Madhur Bhandarkar have paid tributes to veteran film, stage and television actor Reema Lagoo, who died early on Thursday following a cardiac arrest.

Reema became famous for portraying the "middle-aged, modern, but understanding mother" to some of the biggest stars in the industry on both big and small screens.



Reema was noted for her roles in several blockbusters like Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Aashiqui, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Maine Pyar Kiya, Kal Ho Na Ho, Vastaav, Saajan, Rangeela and Kya Kehna, etc.

Here's what they have to say:

Amitabh Bachchan:

T 2428 - Just heard the shocking and unbelievable news about Reema Lagoo's passing .. such a fine talent and gone so young ! Very SAD !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 18, 2017

Priyanka Chopra:

RIP #ReemaLagoo such a loss to art and cinema. You are and will always be our favourite screen mom. My condolences to the family. 🙏🏼

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 18, 2017

Akshay Kumar:

Saddened to hear about the demise of #ReemaLagoo, had the opportunity to work with her...a fine actress and person.Prayers to the family 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 18, 2017

Rishi Kapoor:

RIP. Worked in quite a few films. Reema Lagoo. Good friend. Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/GItoweLzsR

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 18, 2017

Boman Irani:

Our very dear Reema Lagoo is no more.
Always kind, funny and loving.
Saddened.
RIP #ReemaLagoo

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) May 18, 2017

Riteish Deshmukh:

Shocked & saddened. Reema Lagoo ji will be missed. She will always be remembered for her iconic roles in cinema & on stage. RIP

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 18, 2017

Mahesh Bhatt:

We said goodbye to one another after making a promise to meet soon. That never happened . We think we have time.We don't!!Goodbye Reemaji.

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) May 18, 2017

Kunal Kohli:

Am shocked to hear about Reemaji RIP #ReemaLagoo
One of warmest,nicest people on and off screen. This is very shocking & sad

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 18, 2017

Karan Johar:

https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/865062868860846080

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