Actress Madhuri Dixit shared an emotional note in the memory of the former PM. “A remarkable leader and an even more remarkable human being. My deepest condolences to his family and countless loved ones,” a part of her post read.
Swara Bhasker shared an old picture with Singh with a message, explaining how his demise felt like the end of an era. “Farewell, Dr Singh. You gave India more than you got credit for,” she wrote.
The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India’s actual ‘Acchey Din’ feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic , when Indians were free(er) of fear & intolerance and when Indian public discourse had more decency. Farewell Dr.… pic.twitter.com/asNreUDr2r
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 26, 2024
Kapil Sharma also took to X and shared a picture from his meeting with the late leader. In his heartfelt tribute, Kapil described Singh as an architect of India’s economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility. “His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr Singh. Your contributions will never be forgotten,” he added.
“India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope.
His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr.… pic.twitter.com/BsSKsclbeK— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) December 26, 2024
Sunny Deol expressed feeling deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh, who he described as a visionary leader for playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic liberalisation.
Manoj Bajpayee added, “A statesman whose contributions in every aspect of our nation’s growth will always be remembered.”
Saddened by the passing of our former Prime Minister. A statesman whose contributions in every aspect of our nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family. #RIPDrManmohanSingh ???????? pic.twitter.com/9wandeOHjJ
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) December 26, 2024
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh paid his tributes by sharing a picture of the former PM on his Instagram stories and captioned it with, “Oh Waheguru.”
Many other Bollywood celebs such as Nimrat Kaur, Sanjay Dutt, Disha Patani, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Randeep Hooda also extended their homage through social media posts. Condolences also came in from the south industry with stars like Thalapathy Vijay, Kamal Haasan, and Chiranjeevi penning their thoughts on social media.
With a lengthy post on his X handle, Haasan highlighted Singh‘s legacy and work, further describing India’s loss of an “eminent statesman and scholar.”
India has lost one of its most eminent statesmen and scholars. The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh marks the end of an era in Indian polity. A man of quiet dignity, he reshaped the nation through his visionary economic and social policies.
Few have influenced the nation’s… pic.twitter.com/ggvGroUaJt— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 27, 2024
Chiranjeevi shared a picture with the late former PM and upheld his visionary and game-changing contributions to the country as the 13th Prime Minister. Chiranjeevi also mentioned serving alongside Singh during his tenure.
Deeply anguished by the passing away of one of the greatest statesmen Our country has ever produced, highly educated, most graceful,
soft spoken and humble leader
Dr Manmohan Singh Ji!
His visionary and game changing contributions as the Finance Minister and then his highly… pic.twitter.com/75CZwyp6en
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 26, 2024
Thalapathy Vijay, who recently ventured into politics, wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. #ManmohanSingh. He led India with immense wisdom and integrity, who spoke less but did more.”
Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. #ManmohanSingh.
He led India with immense wisdom and integrity, who spoke less but did more. His unparalleled contribution to the Indian economy and other Noble Services to the Nation will forever be cherished.My…
— TVK Vijay (@tvkvijayhq) December 26, 2024
Dr Singh‘s last rites will be performed with full state honours on Saturday, December 28, near Raj Ghat. His mortal remains have been brought to his residence in Delhi and will be taken to the AICC headquarters tomorrow.