May 18, 2017
Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh
Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Karan Johar and Akshay Kumar paid emotional
tributes to veteran movie and theatre actress Reema Lagoo, who died
here early on Thursday following a cardiac arrest.
The 59-year-old artiste breathed her last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai
Ambani Hospital in Andheri west, where she was rushed shortly after
midnight.
The actor was famous for playing mother's roles in both movies and
television. Her most popular movies were "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!", "Hum
Saath Saath Hain", "Maine Pyar Kiya" and "Kal Ho Na Ho".
Here is what the celebrities had to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: Just heard the shocking and unbelievable news about
Reema Lagoo's passing. Such a fine talent and gone so young! Very sad!
Priyanka Chopra: RIP Reema Lagoo such a loss to art and cinema. You are
and will always be our favourite screen mom. My condolences to the
family.
Akshay Kumar: Saddened to hear about the demise of Reema Lagoo, had the
opportunity to work with her... A fine actress and person. Prayers to
the family.
Karan Johar: This is truly sad news...she was warm, gracious and an
exceptional actor...I had the privilege of directing her...RIP Reema
Lagoo.
Ashutosh Gowariker: A sad sad day for all three mediums of theatre,
film and TV. Reema Lagoo ji was a wonderful person and a truly
versatile actress!! Will miss you!
Farah Khan: So terribly sad to hear Reema Lagoo is no more.worked with
her in so many songs n she was just the most loving soul..condolences
to her family.
Alia Bhatt: So so sad to hear about Reema Lagoo ji! Such a phenomenal
actor and a lovely warm person! I have always loved and admired her
work. Shocked!!
Sidharth Malhotra: Very sad to know about Reema Lagoo ji passing
away,the warmest n most loved mother on screen RIP.
Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear about Reema Lagoo. Remember working with
her as an associate director in 'Rangeela'. A talented actress and a
warm person. RIP.
Boman Irani: Our very dear Reema Lagoo is no more. Always kind, funny
and loving. Saddened. RIP.
Ashoke Pandit: It's shocking to know about the sad demise of Reema
Lagooji. Industry has lost A wonderful human being and a great actress.
RIP.
Kunal Kohli: Am shocked to hear about Reemaji. RIP Reema Lagoo. One of
the warmest, nicest people on and off screen. This is very shocking and
sad.
Shriya Pilgaonkar: Reema Maushi passed away early this morning. A big
loss. A personal loss. Known her since I was a child. RIP SaasuMaa
Reema Lagoo. Miss you.
Riteish Deshmukh: Shocked and saddened. Reema Lagoo ji will be missed.
She will always be remembered for her iconic roles in cinema and on
stage. RIP.
Aftab Shivdasani: Really sad news of Reema Lagoo ji being no more.
Prayers for her and her loved ones.