Industry lost a great actress: Celebs mourn Reema Lagoo s death

Mumbai May 18 (IANS) A string of Bollywood faces like Boman Irani Kunal Kohli and Madhur Bhandarkar have paid tributes to veteran film stage and television actress Reema Lagoo who died here early on Thursday following a cardiac arrest.

The 59-year-old artiste breathed her last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) in Andheri west where she was rushed shortly after midnight.

Reema became famous for portraying the middle-aged modern but understanding mother to some of the biggest stars in the industry on both big and small screens.

Reema was noted for her roles in several blockbusters like Hum Aapke Hain Kaun Aashiqui Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Hum Saath Saath Hain Maine Pyar Kiya Kal Ho Na Ho Vastaav Saajan Rangeela and Kya Kehna etc.

On television she was seen in prominent roles in Khandaan Shrimaan Shrimati Tu Tu Main Main Do Aur Do Paanch and the latest ongoing serial Naamkaran.

Here is what the celebrities had to say:

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear about Reema Lagoo. Remember working with her as an associate director in Rangeela . A talented actress and a warm person. RIP.

Boman Irani: Our very dear Reema Lagoo is no more. Always kind funny and loving. Saddened. RIP

Ashoke Pandit: It s shocking to know about the sad demise of Reema Lagooji. Industry has lost a wonderful human being and a great actress. RIP.

Kunal Kohli: I am shocked to hear about Reemaji. RIP Reema Lagoo. One of warmest nicest people on and off screen. This is very shocking and sad.

Shriya Pilgaonkar: Reema Maushi passed away early this morning. A big loss. A personal loss. Known her since I was a child . RIP...Reema Lagoo. Miss you.

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