Bollywood condoles Vinod Mehta's death

 New Delhi: Senior journalist Vinod Mehta, distinguished Editor and commentator who successfully launched a number of newspapers and magazines, passed away in the capital on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He was 73.

Bollywood celebrities condoled Mehta's death on Twitter

Always loved hearing & reading Vinod Mehtas view on everything. Informative crisp & upfront. May his soul rest in peace.— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 8, 2015

Our 'OutLook' will possibly never be as fearless as you were #VinodMehta. You were an inspiration. #Respect

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) March 8, 2015

Mourning the passing of Vinod Mehta, whose fresh ideas left a deep imprint on the many publications he launched or revamped. RIP.— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) March 8, 2015

RIP Vinod Mehta. Very influential journalist and editor for our generation. Strong opinions. One of the last of the old school. #outlook— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) March 8, 2015

A wonderful man and an iconic journalist @vinodedmehta is gone! RIP.. He will indeed be missed..— Prakash Jha (@prakashjha27) March 8, 2015

Saddened to hear about Vinod Mehta's death. Massive loss to the world of journalism, and to the nation. RIP.— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) March 8, 2015

How your voice is going to be missed these next 4 years. #RIP #VinodMehta— Nikhil Advani (@nickadvani) March 8, 2015

RIP, Vinod Mehta.— रanviर_ डhoरeय_ (@RanvirShorey) March 8, 2015

Vinod Mehta was one of the few editors I met in my early days in Mumbai. He was generous & direct. Will miss him & his straight forwardness— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) March 8, 2015

A voice from the school of rational thought has been lost today. Vinod Mehta. RIP.— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) March 8, 2015

RIP VINOD MEHTA - TV News debates won't be the same with out you sir-— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 8, 2015