Veteran Actress Reema Lagoo Passes Away

Veteran Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo passed away at the age of 59 after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest. Bollywood celebs offered their condolences on social media.

May 18, 2017, 9:07 am ISTNewsJhakaasMovies Staff

Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo who is famous for her role as Salman Khan's on-screen mother in various Rajshree movies, passed away at the age of 59 after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest.

After the actress complained of chest pain on Wednesday night, she was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Andheri, Mumbai where she breathed her last.

Reema Lagoo started her career in Hindi and Marathi films in the late 1970s and early 80s. She is best known for her role in TV serials 'Tu Tu Main Main' and 'Shriman Shrimati'.

Karan Johar described her as an exceptional actor.

This is truly sad news...she was warm, gracious and an exceptional actor...I had the privilege of directing her....#RIPReemaLagoo
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 18, 2017

Saddened to hear about the demise of #ReemaLagoo, had the opportunity to work with her...a fine actress and person.Prayers to the family ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 18, 2017

Madhuri Dixit, who worked with Reema Lagoo in Bollywood's most iconic movie 'Hum Aapke Hai Kaun' offered her condolences.

Saddened. RIP #ReemaLagoo. She radiated talent, beauty and such warmth. She will be missed. Condolences to her family.

— Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 18, 2017

Rishi Kapoor, who has worked with her in many movies, offered his condolences and Tweeted, "RIP. Worked in quite a few films. Reema Lagoo. Good friend. Heartfelt condolences."

RIP. Worked in quite a few films. Reema Lagoo. Good friend. Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/GItoweLzsR
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 18, 2017

Mahesh Bhatt also bid farewell to this brilliant actress. He Tweeted, "We said goodbye to one another after making a promise to meet soon. That never happened . We think we have time.We don't!!Goodbye Reemaji."

We said goodbye to one another after making a promise to meet soon. That never happened . We think we have time.We don't!!Goodbye Reemaji.
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) May 18, 2017

Paresh Rawal remembered her endearing and positive persona. He tweeted, "Reema lagoo an endearing n positive persona . A friend n a colleague since theatre days . RIP ."

Reema lagoo an endearing n positive persona . A friend n a colleague since theatre days . RIP .
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2017

Other celebrities also offered their condolences on social media.

Really sad news of Reema Lagoo ji being no more. Prayers for her and her loved ones. RIP ??
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 18, 2017

Deppest condolences to the family & closed Ones. #RIPReemaLagoo ji.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 18, 2017

Shocked & saddened. Reema Lagoo ji will be missed. She will always be remembered for her iconic roles in cinema & on stage. RIP
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 18, 2017

Shocked & saddened that #ReemaLagoo ji has passed away. One of the most pleasant faces on the Marathi & Hindi screens.. will be missed?? pic.twitter.com/W1Vbmd7fP3

— Avinash Gowariker (@avigowariker) May 18, 2017

Sad to hear about #ReemaLagoo. Remember working with her as an associate director in #Rangeela.A talented actress & a warm person. RIP?
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) May 18, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of #ReemaLagoo. One of the sweetest persons I've known. ?Shanti??
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) May 18, 2017

Swara Bhaskar described her as Iconic Mother.

RIP #ReemaLagoo ji .. Bollywood's most iconic mother :(

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) May 18, 2017

Saddened to hear about the demise of the fine actress #ReemaLagoo. May your soul rest in peace.. You will be missed.
— vaani kapoor (@Vaaniofficial) May 18, 2017

RIP Reemaji ??Wil miss u ?
— Ali Asgar (@kingaliasgar) May 18, 2017

Anushka Sharma offered her condolences to her family.

Grew up watching d warmth & love #ReemaLagoo ji brought out on screen. Saddened by her sudden demise.Heartfelt condolences to her family...
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) May 18, 2017

Saddened by the sudden passing of Reema Lagoo, a great actress who we all admired. #RIP https://t.co/Ix31kYOd3W

— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) May 18, 2017

Shocked!!! Reema Lagoo ji was one of the most lovable moms on screen!!! Rest in peace. ?
— BINDU (@ParineetiChopra) May 18, 2017

Quintessential mother on silver screen, versatile Theatre &tv actor #ReemaLagoo ji, RIP will miss you! heartfelt condolences to the family..
— Mugdha Veira Godse (@mugdhagodse267) May 18, 2017

Even the Chief Minister of Maharashtra offered his condolences

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— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 18, 2017