B’town mourns Jaspal Bhatti’s death

Famous satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti’s untimely death has shocked many, including the Bollywood faternity. Celebrities have expressed their grief.

Here’s what they have to say:

Anupam Kher: Just landed in Mumbai and came to know about my friend Jaspal Bhatti’s tragic death. Why is god taking away all the nicest people? So sad. I used to tell Jaspal Bhatti that he does fantastic comedy so seriously. He was also a great supporter of anti-corruption campaign. RIP.

Akshay Kumar: Saddened to know about the death of the great comedian, Jaspal Bhatti. I have fond memories of his super hit show, ‘Flop Show’, providing the much needed humour in our lives. May his soul rest in peace.

Ayushmann Khurrana: RIP Jaspal Bhatti uncle. My dad’s closest pal. May god give strength to Jasraj and Rabia and Savita aunty.

Riteish Deshmukh: RIP Jaspal Bhatti. Super Hit man from the FLOP SHOW - worked with him in my debut film ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’, humble kind, happy, funny and helpful. One of the first people to entertain audience with his political satires. Condolences to the family, a big and untimely loss.

Neha Dhupia: Thank you for all the laughs sir ... RIP Jaspal Bhatti Ji .

Bhatti, 57, died in a road accident near Punjab’s Nakodar town, 40 km from Jalandhar. He was on his way to Jalandhar for promoting his latest film Power Cut.