Former External Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj whose tweet was “I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime” about the scrapping of Article 370 is no more between us. This news not only saddened the political figures but the entire nation.
Swaraj, 67, breathed her last on the night of August 6, after suffering a cardiac arrest, at Delhi's AIIMS hospital. The moment triggered a huge outpouring of grief from the political, diplomatic, and the entertainment world.
Many people from the Indian film fraternity, including Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Boman Irani, and Karan Johar have expressed grief over Swaraj's demise, calling her "an extraordinary leader."
Amitabh Bachchan wrote,
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'मृदुभाषी, सम्मोहक वक्ता,
मिलनसार, दुखहर्ता।
सुषमाजी जैसों का रिक्त स्थान कभी नहीं भरता।।' ~ Ef V”
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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 7, 2019
'मृदुभाषी, सम्मोहक वक्ता,
मिलनसार, दुखहर्ता।
सुषमाजी जैसों का रिक्त स्थान कभी नहीं भरता।।' ~ Ef V pic.twitter.com/upWSXevwaH
Sanjay Dutt called her demise "a great loss" for the nation and wrote,
“RIP Sushma ji. Absolutely shocked and devastated to hear about her passing. She was always close to me and was extremely kind, since the early days. My heartfelt condolences to the family & our entire nation for this great loss.”
RIP Sushma ji. Absolutely shocked and devastated to hear about her passing. She was always close to me and was extremely kind, since the early days. My heartfelt condolences to the family & our entire nation for this great loss.
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 6, 2019
Actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted,
“I had the good fortune of meeting #sushmaswaraj ji (Minister I&B) in 2001 when she visited #RamojiFilmCity where @geneliad & me were shooting for our debut film #TujheMeriKasam-she blessed us & wished us success, as newcomers it energised & encouraged us-ThkYou for your grace mam”
I had the good fortune of meeting #sushmaswaraj ji (Minister I&B) in 2001 when she visited #RamojiFilmCity where @geneliad & me were shooting for our debut film #TujheMeriKasam-she blessed us & wished us success, as newcomers it energised & encouraged us-ThkYou for your grace mam
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 6, 2019
Lata Mangeshkar wrote,
“Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Sushma Swaraj ji’s sudden demise.
A graceful and honest leader, a sensitive and selfless soul, a keen understanding of music and poetry and a dear friend. Our former external minister will be remembered fondly.”
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Sushma Swaraj ji’s sudden demise.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 6, 2019
A graceful and honest leader, a sensitive and selfless soul, a keen understanding of music and poetry and a dear friend. Our former external minister will be remembered fondly.
Boman Irani tweeted,
“A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss.SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj”
A force of nature she was. Too young to go. Saddened to hear this untimely news. A nation’s loss. #SushmaSwaraj #RIPSushmaSwaraj
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 6, 2019
Shabana Azmi wrote,
“Deeply saddened that Sushma Swaraj has passed away.Inspite of political differences we had an extremely cordial relationship. I was 1 of her Navratans as she called us during her I and B ministership and she gave industry status to film. Articulate sharp and accessible. RIP”
Deeply saddened that Sushma Swaraj has passed away.Inspite of political differences we had an extremely cordial relationship. I was 1 of her Navratans as she called us during her I and B ministership and she gave industry status to film. Articulate sharp and accessible. RIP
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) August 6, 2019
Javed Akhtar wrote,
“Deeply saddened by Sushma ji’s demise.The Music Fraternity will be indebted to her for magnificent defence of their rights in the Lok Sabha. You were an exceptional person Sushmaji. We will always remain thankful to you.”
Deeply saddened by Sushma ji’s demise.The Music Fraternity will be indebted to her for magnificent defence of their rights in the Lok Sabha . You were an exceptional person Sushmaji. We will always remain thankful to you.
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) August 6, 2019
Rishi Kapoor tweeted,
“RIP. Sushma Swaraj ji.”
RIP. Sushma Swaraj ji.
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 7, 2019
Arjun Kapoor wrote,
“India has lost its extraordinary leader, minister and personality.. May God bless her soul 🙏 #SushmaSwaraj”
India has lost its extraordinary leader, minister and personality.. May God bless her soul 🙏 #SushmaSwaraj
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) August 6, 2019
Dia Mirza wrote,
“Deeply saddened...#SushmaSwaraj ji is and will always be remembered as one of the most respected and beloved leaders of our country. Her speeches in parliament, her empathy, her spirit, her kindness... what a remarkable and amazing human being. #RIPSushmaSwarajJi”
Deeply saddened...#SushmaSwaraj ji is and will always be remembered as one of the most respected and beloved leaders of our country. Her speeches in parliament, her empathy, her spirit, her kindness... what a remarkable and amazing human being. #RIPSushmaSwarajJi pic.twitter.com/kADsCOq6j8
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 6, 2019
Anil Kapoor wrote,
“It's with a heavy heart that we bid goodbye to the fierce leader and exceptional human being that was @SushmaSwaraj ji. Her loss will be felt deeply by the whole nation as we keep the memory of her leadership & wisdom alive in our hearts...RIP Iron Lady 🙏”
It's with a heavy heart that we bid goodbye to the fierce leader and exceptional human being that was @SushmaSwaraj ji. Her loss will be felt deeply by the whole nation as we keep the memory of her leadership & wisdom alive in our hearts...RIP Iron Lady 🙏
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 7, 2019
Akshay Kumar wrote,
“Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of #SushmaSwaraj ji...she was such a dynamic leader, someone who was unanimously admired and respected by all. My thoughts and prayers with her family. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏻”
Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of #SushmaSwaraj ji...she was such a dynamic leader, someone who was unanimously admired and respected by all. My thoughts and prayers with her family. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 7, 2019
Here are other celebrities who paid tribute to Sushma Ji.
I hail from Ambala Cantt, same as Sushma Swaraj ji. Always felt proud that a woman from our small town made it big, and made a difference. Sushma ji rest in peace. You inspired me on a personal level. #RIPSushmaSwarajJi
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) August 6, 2019
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj ji . May her soul rest in peace 🙏
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) August 6, 2019
Her last tweet, just hours before passing away. A fierce nationalist who’s dream was to see a United India, Unbreakable India!
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) August 7, 2019
Thank you #SushmaJi, for your immense contribution and spirit of selfless seva to our great nation! #Bharat will #NeverForget 🙏 #AkhandBharat 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ncBbkaQxQ4
#RIPSushmaSwarajJi ...an amazing leader, orator and minister..... condolences to the family...🙏🙏🙏
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 6, 2019
Sushmaji..we shall miss you dearly..🙏🏼
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) August 6, 2019
Rest in peace @SushmaSwaraj ji. You were the most amazing parliamentarian and the minister and always there for your constituents . I will miss you and am sure we all will miss you .
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) August 6, 2019
A great leader, wonderful human being ,fearless lady and a true role model towards women empowerment. Rest in peace #SushmaSwaraj ji🙏🏻
— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) August 6, 2019
This is how she made foreign ministry accessible to the masses. #RIPSushmaJi https://t.co/4LpcZccO8Q
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 7, 2019
Brilliant 4 decades of public life. Too young to go Sushma Swaraj, but you go in peace and satisfaction of having achieved so much so soon and became a leader adored by comrade and rival. They will all grieve together. So rare in these polarised times.
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) August 6, 2019
We will miss you, Sushma Ji. Rest In Peace
