Vinod Khanna passes away: Celebrities express shock, mourn the loss of a great actor

Mumbai: Vinod Khanna, one of Indian Cinema’s most handsome actors, breathed his last on Thursday at the age of 70. He was suffering from cancer. A shocking photograph of the veteran actor, while he was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre here, had gone viral on social media a few days back. And this has saddened not just his colleagues in the film industry but also his fans and well wishers.

Soon after the news of Vinod Khanna’s sad demise broke, reactions started pouring in.

Here’s taking a look at some of the reactions:

Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) 27 April 2017

Rest in peace #VinodKhanna and thank u for the great memories.

— Abhishek Kapoor (@Abhishekapoor) 27 April 2017

Very sad to hear about Vinod Khannaji. A decent man and a star till the very end. My condolences to his family. — ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) 27 April 2017

Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji.
Om Shanti ! — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 27 April 2017

Real Dayavan.May his soul rest in peace.Childhood hero #VinodKhanna Sir pic.twitter.com/K5lPoUOuYv — mohit raina (@mohituraina) 27 April 2017

RIP #VinodKhanna .... the original #Dayawaan has made his journey to the heavenly adobe... now the gods get to see him walk flamboyantly ..! — Karan Patel (@TheKaranPatel) 27 April 2017

His screen presence is unparalleled even today...his super star swag is what we grew up on....RIP #VinodKhanna ...thoughts and prayers.... — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 27 April 2017

I will never forget the warmest hugs, the gentlest smiles and our conversations...Your light will always shine on us... #RIPVinodKhanna — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) 27 April 2017

My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family. — Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) 27 April 2017

Some stellar roles & a big screen charmer.Vinod Khannaji will always remain my fave Inspector Amar! Heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/bB5boGIEA1 — Gautam Rode (@gautam_rode) 27 April 2017

One of the most charismatic actors! End of an era. #RIPVinodKhanna #VinodKhanna — Pritam Singh (@iampritampyaare) 27 April 2017

Remembering the good times with you,Vinod. Thank you for being my friend. pic.twitter.com/hvZoYeQMEF — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) 27 April 2017

Sad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir,one of the most charismatic actors...truly end of an era.Condolences to the family — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 27 April 2017

#Vinodkhanna will always remain the coolest and most good looking actor to grace the Indian screens.The industry has lost a legend today. — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) 27 April 2017

1 of the most loved,handsome & wonderful actors.Big loss.We have lost a legend today.Will always be a https://t.co/miuJHn22xR Vinod Khanna — Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) 27 April 2017

#VinodKhanna ji had a magnetic charm & persona. Both on & off screen. He was kind, affectionate & helpful. Loved his panther like walk. pic.twitter.com/q01Hmqxbdp — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) 27 April 2017

Will remember #VinodKhanna ji for his larger than life performances & his graciousness. There r very few people like him. Will miss u Sir. — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) 27 April 2017

Apni shaili ke behtareen kalakar Vinod Khanna ji aaj hamre bich nahi rahe. Mujhe is baat ka (cont) https://t.co/k8l1jfpHhW — Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) 27 April 2017

They don't make them like that anymore. RIP Vinod Sir. pic.twitter.com/u7JdCNXDgE — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 27, 2017

RIP Vinod uncle . The original panther stride man! They truly don't make em like that anymore. — Kajol (@KajolAtUN) April 27, 2017

Khanna was a 4 time BJP MP from Gurdaspur in Punjab.

He is survived by sons -Akshaye, Rahul, Sakshi – daughter Shraddha and wife Kavita.