5 days after the death of wife Nirmal Milkha Singh, now Milkha Singh has also left this world. On Milkha’s departure, Bollywood celebs have paid tribute to him on social media.
Bollywood celebs pay tribute to Milkha Singh
Popular athlete Milkha Singh from Flying Sikh has lost the battle to COVID 19. Milkha Singh, who was suffering from COVID for several days, has passed away. Milkha was found to be COVID positive on 20 May and died on Friday, 18 June. Milkha was admitted to the hospital on June 3 due to falling oxygen levels.
After 5 days of his wife’s death, now Milkha also left this world. Due to being admitted to the hospital himself, Milkha could not even perform the last rites of his wife.
Bollywood celebs have also suffered a major setback due to Milkha’s departure. Many celebs including Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Raveena Tandon, Taapsee Pannu have paid tribute to Milkha after her departure.
Read everyone’s tweets here read celebs reactions
Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 18, 2021
The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched… An inspiration to me… an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 18, 2021
And he flew away 💔
– taapsee pan (@taapsee) June 18, 2021
Had the honour of meeting you Sir, you will always have a special place in all our hearts ! Whenever we need to be inspired, “bhaag milkhe bhaag,” will resound in our ears ! Om Shanti. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/UZC6chEQg8
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) June 18, 2021
RIP #MilkhaSingh.
An inspirational life. A national treasure…🏆
Heartfelt condolences to the family.🙏— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) June 18, 2021
Flying Sikh is no more. You were one of your kind. Rest in peace our hero 🙏🏻#MilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/HIFQkoJkNQ
— Surbhi Jyoti (@SurbhiJtweets) June 18, 2021
Let us inform that Bhaag Milkha Singh film has been made on the life of Milkha Singh. Farhan Akhtar played the role of Milkha Singh in the film. Apart from Farhan, Sonam Kapoor was also in the lead role in the film. This film proved to be a super hit at the box office.
Milkha had taken a note of Re 1 for this film. That note was very special because it was printed in 1958. In fact, in the same year, Milkha won the Commonwealth Gold Medal.
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