A strong and a visionary leader who went too soon is how the film fraternity reacted to the demise former finance minister Arun Jaitley.
Jaitley, 66, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday after undergoing treatment at the hospital for a few weeks.
Industry veterans Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, actors Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Karan Johar led the tributes for Jaitley on Twitter.
"Deeply saddened by the sad demise of Arun Jaitley ji. A dynamic leader, a thorough gentleman and our former Finance Minister. Very kindly, he had come over to meet me and we spoke for a long time. Will cherish those memories. Heartfelt condolences to the family," Mangeshkar wrote.
Bhosle tweeted, "Very sorry to hear about Mr. Arun Jaitley. Condolences to his family."
Karan posted, "#RIPArunJaitley ... The nation mourns a strong and assured leader today....thoughts and prayers with his family and loved ones."
Varun posted, "#RIPArunJaitley thank u for everything u will be missed sir. Condolences to the family."
Former BJP parliamentarian Paresh Rawal said, "Irreplaceable Jaitley saab . Om Shanti."