Bollywood bids adieu to ‘Missile Man’ Abdul Kalam

The Former President of India, Abul Pakir Jainulabdin Abdul Kalam, also known as APJ Abdul Kalam or the Missile Man of India breathed his last at 07:45 PM on July 27th.

The 83-year old scientist was in IIM Shillong, delivering a lecture on ‘Livable Planet’ when he collapsed because of what was later diagnosed as a massive cardiac arrest.

His demise has sent a shockwave amongst the whole nation, and Bollywood celebrities are no different. Here in, we have collated how the Bollywood celebrities bade adieu to the People’s President.

1. Amitabh Bachchan

T 1943 - A brilliant mind, a child like demeanour, simple caring and loved by all .. ex POI passes away .. PRAYERS pic.twitter.com/MvKnWx9Vty

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 27, 2015

2. Sushmita Sen

What a glorious life!!Greatness lead by example!!#Respect#Salute d life n divine grace of Mr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam #Godspeed

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) July 27, 2015

3. Shah Rukh Khan

So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 27, 2015

4. Priyanka Chopra

They say Good & Great r seldom in the same man. Dr Kalam was the epitome of both.A big loss for India. May his beautiful soul Rest in Peace.

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 27, 2015

5. Salman Khan

when ur heart says you should meet someone, don't delay. i always wanted to meet Kalam saab and i should have made the effort . my loss .

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 27, 2015

Now see some of the moments that Bollywood celebrities shared with the former president.