Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and other Bollywood celebrities bid adieu to Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Jayalalitha

December 6, 2016 - 12:57 PM IST

Yesterday, the whole of Tamil Nadu came to an utter standstill when they got to know about the news of the death of their most loved and adored Chief Minister Jayalalitha. Many celebrities expressed their utmost grief through the social media. Here are a few reactions:

Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and other Bollywood celebrities bid adieu to Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Jayalalitha

Amitabh Bachchan

T 2463 - Deeply grieved at the passing of Jayalalita ji .. a strong woman ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016

T 2463 - Jayalalitha ji the only CM of a State that celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema .. from all regions .. most admirable ! pic.twitter.com/W2pcsVKhYL
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan

Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji…May her soul rest in peace.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 5, 2016

A.R. Rahman

Respect and condolences to all the people who love Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalitha...We will miss her forever
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 5, 2016

Rajinikanth

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— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) December 5, 2016

Shatrughan Sinha

Deeply saddened by Amma's demise. She had a knack for always making state-centre relationship work in favour of TN. My heartfelt condolences
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) December 5, 2016

Hema Malini

V upset to hear abt Jayalalitha's passing away. She was strong,had tremendous will power & carved a special niche for herself in politics.
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) December 5, 2016

Tamil Nadu admired & adored her as did people all over India. She was a much respected leader, who held her own in a world of men. RIP Jaya!
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) December 5, 2016

Anupam Kher

Deeply saddened by the passing away of the charismatic leader of the masses Jayalalitha ji. May God rest her soul in peace.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) December 6, 2016

Siddharth

Gratitude and respect must also go to our Police. Law & order arrangements are world class. Mourning with dignity and peace. #Jayalalithaa
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 6, 2016

Amy Jackson

Rest in Peace #Jayalalithaa ji .. The state has lost a great leader, and the people, their #Amma
— Amy Jackson (@iamAmyJackson) December 6, 2016

Randeep Hooda

An actor who did so many real things that affected so many people.A real woman in the time of #feminism #RIPAmma ???? https://t.co/MLFBA3iXlL
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 5, 2016

Diana Penty

An iconic figure of Indian politics, 'The Iron Lady' #Jayalalithaa, passes away. May her soul rest in peace. #RipAmma
— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) December 5, 2016

Manoj Bajpayee

an irreparable loss for tamilnadu and the nation.may you rest in peace AMMA!!! https://t.co/Wi1wQRE4Lh
— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) December 6, 2016

R. Madhavan

#Jayalalithaa Seeply saddened shocked and moved . Such a Dunamic lady and powerful leader . RIP Amma.. vacuum in TN.
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) December 5, 2016

Rakul Preet

A woman of substance in real sense. You will be remembered forever. #legend #RIPJayalalitha ji #Amma
— Rakul Preet (@Rakulpreet) December 6, 2016

Lata Mangeshkar

Jayalalitha ji ke swargwas ki vaarta sunkar mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) December 6, 2016

Dhanush

#RIPAmma. The end of THE most inspirational era of Tamilnadu Politics. You leave behind a vast vacuum. #IronLady. #Shattered #empty #darkday
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 5, 2016

Shruti Haasan

TN loses one of its greatest leaders and bravest women- deeply saddened by this great loss - words cannot express
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) December 5, 2016

Apart from Bollywood celebrities, even the Indian Prime Minister Narendra took to twitter expressing his condolence.

Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa ji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women & marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016

I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016