Film fraternity pays tribute to former president Pranab Mukherjee!

NewsBharati    01-Sep-2020 09:31:28 AM
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New Delhi, September 1: Former President and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday after being put in a coma post a successful brain surgery at Army Hospital (R&R) here. He was 84. Pranab Mukherjee was the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017. Celebrities across the Indian Film Industry took to Twitter to pay tributes and express grief to the former President of India.
 
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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear Pranab da Mukherjee passed away. Our former President, a Bharat Ratna, and a thorough gentleman. We shared a very warm and cordial relationship. Heartfelt condolences to the family.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
The news was confirmed by his son - Abhijit Mukherjee, who thanked the hospital staff and doctors for their efforts. The 84-year-old was hospitalized on August 10 to undergo brain surgery for the removal of a clot and had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
 
Moreover, as a mark of respect to former President Pranab Mukherjee, seven-day state mourning is being observed throughout India till 6th September. During the period of State Mourning, the National Flag will fly at half-mast on all buildings throughout India, where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment.