Rest In Peace, Jagjit Singh: Bollywood pays tribute to the Ghazal legend

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh died on Monday morning after being in hospital for more than two weeks. The singer-composer had a lot of fans and admirers in Bollywood and all of them are paying glowing tributes to the deceased legend.

Here’s how some of the popular celebs paid their tribute:

Shahrukh Khan: Uff so sad to hear of the demise of Jagjit Singhji. May Allah bless his soul.

Akshay Kumar: Saddened to know 'The Ghazal King', Jagjit Singh is no more. Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho, this song makes me misty-eyed, especially today. RIP Jagjit Singh.

Lara Dutta: Very saddened to hear of the demise of Jagjit singh! May his soul rest in peace.

Farhan Akhtar: Another stalwart, Jagjit Singh, passes away. RIP.

Karan Johar: I grew up listening to the brilliance of Jagjit Singh..my mother was a big fan and then made me one...RIP sir!!! Loss of a true legend...

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Heard the sad news of Jagjit singh ji. Truly a legend. My fav song of his. "Hosh waalon ko khabar kya ..bekhudi kya cheez hai"RIP

Minissha Lamba: After silence that which comes nearest to expressing d inexpressible is your voice sir. Your golden voice will be cherished #RIPJagjitSingh

Celina Jaitley: Shocked to hear the golden voiced jagjit Singhji passed away ,we have lost our magnificent ghazal maestro & a wonderful human being... Jagjit Singhji- You will be missed .. hoto se chukar apne geet aap amar kar gaye...

Kunal Kohli: Words fail to express his brilliance,humility,sense of humour,goodness. Will miss you sir. Jagjit Singh. RIP

Preity Zinta: May god give peace to Mr. Jagjit Singh's soul ! He was the king of poetry & soulful music; He will live in our hearts forever.... R.I.P

Madhur Bhandarkar: Terribly shocked to hear the sad demise of Jagjit Singhji, in u i have lost a dear friend, yr soulful songs will remain till eternity.