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'How can a life be snuffed out just like that?'

June 03, 2014 16:26 IST

Image: Gopinath Munde
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Several Bollywood expressed their shock over Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde‘s sudden death and offered their condolences on Twitter. Here’s what they said:

Hema Malini: How can a life be snuffed out just like that? Gopinathji is no more! I was quite close to him & it is a personal loss for me! He was to have come with me to Mathura on the 10th to address the farmers there & to promise to look into their grievances! I had discussed with him the problems faced by the villagers & as the Minister in charge of Rural Development he had said he would help! A BJP stalwart is no more! The party is shattered by the suddenness of his passing away & will have to recoup & carry on!

Javed Akhtar: The sudden demise of Mr Munde has come as a shock to every one . My condolence to the family and friends.

Mahesh Bhatt: Tragic ! Gopinath Munde, a fine human being & leader has 'passed away'. The Nation mourns his loss.

Asha Bhosle: Condolences to Gopinathji's family. Deeply saddened to hear this news. He was a good friend & well wisher.

Riteish Deshmukh: Am shocked beyond words- Apart from being a big leader for me Mundeji was my father's closest friend- an unfathomable loss.

Kirron Kher: Shocked and saddened by Mundeji's demise. Huge loss. Condolences to the family.

Shatrughan Sinha: Shocking to know about the demise of my friend Gopinath Munde ji, my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Vivek Oberoi: Deeply saddened to hear of the untimely demise of the stalwart of maharashtra Gopinath Munde. My prayers & condolences to Pankaja & the family.

Subhash Ghai: Personally Shocked n sad .Munde ji was an inspiring gentleman I knew. He would smile n share everyone 's grief god bless his noble soul.

Anupam Kher: So so sad to know about Gopinath Munde ji’s sudden demise. He was a good man. Always ready to help. May his soul rest in peace.'

Pritish Nandy: Sad. Gopinath Munde. Can't claim his friendship but he was a decent man. Readying to contest for Maharashtra's CM job.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Shocked to hear about Mundeji. Will miss his rare combination of admirable leadership skills with a down to earth yet vibrant personality.

Gul Panag: Terrible to hear about the untimely demise of Mr Gopinath Munde. Deepest condolences.'

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Sunny Leone gets ready for Splitsvilla

Image: Sunny Leone
Photographs: Sunny Leone/ Twitter

Sunny Leone will host the seventh season of MTV Splitsvilla, and the actress is working hard to get ready for it.

She shared a picture from the sets and wrote: 'On set. Love my wardrobe from Hitesh ;)' 

The actress is also brushing up on her Hindi for the show. 'Having a relaxing day @MTVSplitsvilla Here's a picture where I was working on my Hindi lines for the show. Lots 2 learn,' she added with another picture (above)

Sunny Leone gets ready for Splitsvilla

Image: Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, who celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary on June 3, have one of the longest marriages in Bollywood.

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: 'June 3, marriage anniversary .. 41 years !! Devoid of any celebration, devoid of presence, just devoid .. Wife away out of country, children travelling ..but hearts together ! And to all that wish for the anniversary .. many thanks for the wishes .. love all of you.'

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Image: Paoli Dam with Anjan Das (extreme left)
Photographs: Paoli Dam/ Twitter

Actress Paoli Dam, who will be seen in the late Anjan Das's next film Ajana Batas, says the film will be a tribute to him. 

She shared a working still and added: 'The release of #AjanaBatas will be a tribute to Anjan da. RIP Anjan da.'

Soha Ali Khan also paid tribute to him and wrote: 'Anjan Das, my first director (iti srikanta) passed away today after battling liver cancer. He taught me so much - I pray he is at peace.'