Vinod Khanna death: President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi mourn veteran actor's demise

New Delhi: Bollywood's legendary actor and politician Vinod Khanna breathed his last on April 27, 2017, at 11.20 am in Mumbai. The entire nation woke up to this terrible news and social media has been fluttering with the condolence posts.

Not just the film fraternity and fans but politicians too have extended their condolences to the family in this hour of grief. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and wrote:

Heartfelt condolences on. the passing away of Shri Vinod Khanna, a highly talented and acclaimed actor & MP
# PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) April 27, 2017

Will always remember Vinod Khanna as a popular actor, dedicated leader & a wonderful human. Pained by his demise. My condolences. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017

Congress President Sonia Gandhi too condoled the demise of Bollywood star and MP Vinod Khanna. PTI quoted her as saying, “Vinodji had a rare and profound influence over the masses with his simple and charismatic character," she said, adding he dominated the silver screen with his outstanding persona.

She expressed solidarity with Khanna's family and prayed for the departed soul.