Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and others from the Hindi movie business mourned the tip of an period as they paid tributes to dash icon Milkha Singh, describing him as an epitome of “hard work” and “determination”.
Singh, 91, died on late Friday night at Chandigarh’s PGIMER hospital after battling COVID-19 for a month.
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He handed away lower than per week after he misplaced his spouse Nirmal Kaur, a former nationwide volleyball captain, to the identical ailment. He’s survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters.
“In grief… Milkha Singh passes away… the pride of India… a great athlete… a greater human…,” Bachchan wrote on Twitter on Saturday morning.
Khan mentioned Singh he was an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of individuals together with him.
“The Flying Sikh’ may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched… An inspiration to me… an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir,” he wrote.
In a press release posted on his varied social media accounts, Akhtar, who spent quite a lot of time and received to know Singh personally whereas taking part in the lead position within the 2013 biopic “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”, mentioned he’s unable to return to phrases with the sports activities icon’s demise.
“A part of me is still refusing to accept that you are no more. Maybe it’s the stubborn side I inherited from you…the side that when it sets it’s mind on something, just never gives up. And the truth is that you will always be alive,” he mentioned.
The 47-year-old actor described Singh as a large-hearted, right down to earth man, who confirmed how with onerous work, honesty and willpower one can contact the sky.
“You represented an idea. You represented a dream. You represented (to use your own words) how hard work, honesty and determination can lift a person off his knees and get him to touch the sky. For those who knew you as a father and a friend, it was a blessing. For those who didn’t as a constant source of inspiration and a reminder of humility in success,” he added.
Kumar, who was supplied to star within the biopic previous to Akhtar, mentioned he’ll remorse not saying sure to the movie.
“Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir,” Kumar wrote.
Recalling her first assembly with Singh, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas mentioned she was touched by his humility.
“Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh,” Chopra Jonas posted on the microblogging website.
Taapsee Pannu merely wrote “And he flew away,” with a damaged coronary heart emoji.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi posted, “RIP legendary sprinter #Milkha Singh ji”.
Actor-politican Sunny Deol Singh mentioned folks will proceed to hunt inspiration from Singh’s life.
“The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever. #MilkhaSingh #RIPMilkhaSingh,” Deol mentioned.
Riteish Deshmukh mentioned Singh’s title will ceaselessly be synonymous with pace.
“Shri #MilkhaSingh Ji‘s name was and will forever be synonymous with speed. He inspired generations to run & never give up. Extremely saddened to know about his demise. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. #LongLiveFlyingSikh.” Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar mentioned he was saddened to listen to in regards to the demise of Singh.
“Broken heart. Been a great inspiration will remain in our hearts forever,” he tweeted.