An End Of An Era - From Modi To Hardik Pandya Everyone Tweets About Shashi Kapoor

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, in Andheri, Mumbai on Sunday night, reportedly for chest infection.

The veteran actor, who had featured in more than 160 films, was a three-time national award winner. He was also awarded the Padhma Bhushan award in 2011 and the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2015.

Known for his work in films such as Deewar, Satyam Shivam Sundaram and Kabhie Kabhie, the 79-year-old had stayed away from the limelight in the last two decades.

He had been suffering from ailments for the past few years. He had undergone a bypass surgery and was also hospitalized for a chest infection in 2014.

Heartfelt Homage To Prince Charming #Shashikapoor
THE GENTLEMAN OF HINDI Cinema. RIP pic.twitter.com/nn3CmKg7Da

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi177) December 4, 2017

The most gorgeous filmstar ever to grace Indian screen, is dead #ShashiKapoor dies in hospital. Funeral tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/gTFK7U1Rpk

— Hardik pandya (@sirhardik7773) December 4, 2017

Saddened at his passing away. Shashi Kapoor a legend and actor will be remembered for generations for his great work in cinema

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 4, 2017

Saddened by the death of actor #ShashiKapoor. He will continue to live on in the hearts of cine lovers through his memorable movies. My condolences to the family members in this hour of grief.

— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) December 4,

Deeply saddened to know that legendary film actor #ShashiKapoor Ji is no more. His demise is great loss to the world of cinema & marks end of an era. He will always be remembered for his charm & impeccable presence in front of the camera. My deepest condolences to the family.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj)

May God bless the soul of veteran actor #Shahi_Kapoor. No one could ever say the way he said 'Mere paas....Maa hai '#ShashiKapoor pic.twitter.com/qTDtPOkdp2

— Ajaz Khan (@AjazkhanActor)

#ShashiKapoor ji is no more... An era comes to an end... Thoughts and prayers with the family... RIP. pic.twitter.com/A0SJzf5o8x

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 4, 2017