Bollywood pays respect to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President and visionary Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away in Shillong today, leaving the country bereaved. He was loved by the people from and was popularly known as the Missile Man Of India.

New Delhi: Former President and visionary Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away in Shillong Monday evening, leaving the country bereaved. He was loved by the people from and was popularly known as the Missile Man Of India.

Celebrities took to Twitter to pay their respects to the great scientist and his inspiring spirit.

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His contribution in putting India on top has been immense incomparable. We bow down to true son of this http://t.co/bdOxcIWzDo kalam sahib!

— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 27, 2015

Dr Kalam once told me that he learnt about true service from Gandhiji. — Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) July 27, 2015

Very sad news about President Abdul Kalam. May his soul rest in peace. A man who will always be remembered with love amongst us all. RIP — arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) July 27, 2015

Sir, APJ Abdul Kalam star always shine. #RIP #Respect pic.twitter.com/yS0NqujUNA — Govinda (@ActorGovinda) July 27, 2015

A people's president who ignited minds across the world. RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. @APJAbdulKalam @BoneyKapoor अब्दुल कलाम — SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) July 27, 2015

Probably one of the greatest national figures my generation has witnessed ! Rest in Peace "Missile Man" #APJAbdulKalam — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) July 27, 2015

The people's president! The most deserving head of this country... Humble,wise and so inspirational #RIPAbdulKalam — Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) July 27, 2015

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of one of the most inspirational Indians of our time, former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. RIP. — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 27, 2015

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Kalam. There was a dignity and goodness to him that we must aspire to. — Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) July 27, 2015

In recent times no Indian has been loved and respected as he. He was all and more an Indian should be. Deeply saddened. #APJAbdulKalam — Boman Irani (@bomanirani) July 27, 2015

A scientist, a visionary, a rebel, a rockstar, loved by all, young and old.A life lived to be aspired to.Sad loss #AbdulKalam #RIPKalam — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 27, 2015

A huge loss. Saddening. A #visionary par excellence left us today. #Akalpurakh apni charni rakhan. May his soul RIP. — Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) July 27, 2015

Very sad to hear about the passing of APJ Abdul Kalam . Loss of an inspiring visionary and a wonderful soul .May his soul RIP. — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 27, 2015

Aap vo anokhe aalim the kalam sir jisne apne ilm ki zakaat ko beparwah lutaya...aapki rukhsati bohot khalegi...rest in eternal peace sir.... — Alok Nath (@aloknath) July 27, 2015

RIP Dr. Kalam. In respect of one the greatest Indian to walk this earth.. — sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) July 27, 2015

A leader. An inspiration. RIP APJ Abdul Kalam. You enriched our nation sir. — kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 27, 2015

Such an incredible human being... His legacy will live on and he will continue to 'Ignite Minds' #RIPKalam — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) July 27, 2015

Khuda Hafiz Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam..You inspired our nation. INDIA will miss you. #RIPKalam — salim merchant (@salim_merchant) July 27, 2015

27/07/2015 18:56:07: Pd: Most loved president of our country , great soul , we will walk the path you have shown RIP Dr Abdul kalam — Prabhudheva (@PDdancing) July 27, 2015

"A visionary passes away" Abdul Kalam a brilliant mind and soul. His book Wings Of Fire is a must for every youth of our country. — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 27, 2015

If our existing politicians become even 50% of what late Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam was as a person,India will be a top leading country in d world! — renu (@renuudesai) July 27, 2015

Nvr gt a chance 2meet,alwys b a regret.Hs wisdom humour philosophy intelligence wil live forever in r hearts #RIPAPJAbdulKalam #PrideOfIndia — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 27, 2015

RIP APJ Abdul Kalam. India loses a fine citizen & a fantastic human being today. — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 27, 2015

A sad day ,my ex president A.P.J.Abdul Kalam is no more. A man who made India what it is , a superpower.I deeply loved and respected you sir — John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 27, 2015

Dr. Kalam, when you became the President, you gave the word 'hope' a new meaning for Indians... Today, we have... http://t.co/ld4rtRwqWA

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 27, 2015

Sad day indeed.India has lost its Bharat Ratna.A hero who has been an inspiration to millions worldwide.APJ Abdul Kalam sir may ur soul RIP — Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) July 27, 2015

RIP APJ Abdul Kalam - Sir, thank you for your immense contribution. #Respect #BharatRatna #PrideOfIndia — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 27, 2015

A true patriot and an inspiration to the youth! A great loss! : APJ Abdul Kalam RIP #APJAbdulKalamindiaspride — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 27, 2015

Thank you Dr. Kalam for your wisdom, for your inspirational life, for your generosity, for your patriotism & for your teachings. #MyHero

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) July 27, 2015

So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 27, 2015

Extremely sad day for all Indians .. APJ ABDUL KALAM passed away .What a source of inspiration he was ! pic.twitter.com/EmqpqrLaE7 — Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) July 27, 2015