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Several Bollywood stars took to their twitter handles and expressed their heartfelt tributes on the demise of legendary Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh. Singh, 91, passed away at 11:30 pm on Friday in Chandigarh. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year.
Superstar Akshay Kumar expressed deep condolences on the demise of track legend on his Twitter handle and wrote, “Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir.”
Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen!
May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir ??— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 19, 2021
Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas also mourned the demise of the former athlete and recalled how his aura made their first meeting special.
“Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh,” she tweeted.
Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 18, 2021
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan too paid an emotional tribute to Singh on Twitter and wrote, “The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched… An inspiration to me… an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir.”
The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched… An inspiration to me… an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 18, 2021
Actor Director Farhan Akhtar who played the title role of Milkha Singh in his biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag tweeted
❤️?? pic.twitter.com/Ti2I457epP
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 19, 2021
Sunny Deol, BJP MP
The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever. ??
#MilkhaSingh#मिल्खासिंह #RIPMilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/r8Cig3kxYZ— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) June 19, 2021
Sanjay Dutt
You always made our country proud… India has lost a legend today. My thoughts and prayers are with the family ??#MilkhaSingh
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) June 19, 2021
Arjun Rampal
Dear dear #MilkhaSingh ji you will live for ever. 400m is the toughest race, I used to run it myself. Because my father would tell me stories about you. Your grace, determination, kindness and style make you a legend. Thank you for being such an inspiration. RIP sir ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WmJmCtlfoO
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) June 19, 2021
Ajay Devgn
I’ve always been & forever will be a fan of Milkha Singhji, who in his lifetime sped like the wind. Stories of the Flying Sikh are a part of Indian folklore. What a monumental loss. RIP #MilkhaSinghJi ??
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 19, 2021
John Abraham
A true sporting icon and an inspiration to generations.
Rest in peace The Flying Sikh! #MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/qoDrsuIiRm
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) June 19, 2021
