Apart from Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, there were a lot of other celebrities that expressed shock over General Bipin Rawat's demise. The names were Sonu Sood, Karan Johar, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Randeep Hooda, Tamannaah Bhatia, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Raveena Tandon, Mammootty
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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other people on board died after an Indian Air force helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed.
With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021
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Condoling his demise, Salman Khan tweeted- "Very sad to hear of the tragic crash in which we have lost Gen Bipin Rawat his wife and other personnel from the Armed forces. My thoughts my prayers and condolences are with the bereaved families …"
Very sad to hear of the tragic crash in which we have lost Gen Bipin Rawat his wife and other personnel from the Armed forces. My thoughts my prayers and condolences are with the bereaved families …
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 8, 2021
The other celebrities to express shock over his demise were Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood, Karan Johar, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, Randeep Hooda, Tamannaah Bhatia, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Raveena Tandon, Mammootty, and Yami Gautam.
Sunny Deol wrote- "Shocked to hear the sad news of the crash of the helicopter aboard CDS Shri Bipin Rawat. I pray to God for peace to the souls of all the soldiers who were martyred in this accident and wish General Rawat ji to be safe and healthy."
सीडीएस श्री बिपिन रावत सवार हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने की दुखद खबर सुनके बहुत आघात पहुंचा। मैं ईश्वर से इस दुर्घटना में शहीद हुए सभी जवानों की आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूं और जनरल रावत जी के सकुशल और स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ। 🙏🏻🇮🇳🪖
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) December 8, 2021
Ajay Devgn tweeted- "Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families."
Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families. 🙏
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 8, 2021
Sonu Sood shared a picture of Bipin Rawat and wrote how he shall live forever.
You will live forever sir 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/l9RlpugUUB
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) December 8, 2021
Filmmaker Karan Johar saluted the brave & selfless service he has given to the nation. He said, "Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and the troops of the Indian Armed Forces. Saluting the brave & selfless service he has given to the nation while we mourn this untimely loss. Rest in power."
Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and the troops of the Indian Armed Forces. Saluting the brave & selfless service he has given to the nation while we mourn this untimely loss. Rest in power.
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 8, 2021
Anil Kapoor also shared a picture with Bipin Rawat and this is what he had to say- "A shocking & devastating loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences & prayers to the families. I am honoured to have met Gen Bipin Rawat. Om Sadgati."
A shocking & devastating loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences & prayers to the families.
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) December 8, 2021
I am honoured to have met Gen Bipin Rawat.
Om Sadgati 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7tWiIgRzl2
Randeep Hooda had this to say- "Saddened to hear the shocking news of the plane crash in Tamil Nadu carrying CDS Bipin Rawat and other senior officials. Praying for the souls who lost their lives & wishing for the speedy recovery of CDS Rawat."
Saddened to hear the shocking news of the plane crash in Tamil Nadu carrying CDS Bipin Rawat and other senior officials. Praying for the souls who lost their lives & wishing for the speedy recovery of CDS Rawat 🙏🏻🇮🇳🪖
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 8, 2021
#BipinRawat
Tamannaah Bhatia wrote- "Extremely saddened on hearing about the tragic death of CDS General #BipinRawat, Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel."
Here's what Raveena Tandon had to say:
My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) December 8, 2021
CDS Gen #BipinRawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and the others who have passed away in a tragic helicopter crash.Prayers for the departed souls.
Om Shanti🙏🕉🙏🏻
Prithviraj Sukumaran shared a picture of Bipin Rawat and condoled his demise:
Rest in peace sir! Prayers and condolences to the families of all those we lost. 🙏🙏🙏 #BipinRawat #ChiefOfDefenceStaff pic.twitter.com/1WkKRsgjP6
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) December 8, 2021
Mammootty also expressed shock over General Bipin Rawat's demise and wrote- "So shocking and unbelievable. Salute to the Nation's brave soldier Gen #BipinRawat and Mrs Madhulika Rawat. Deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident."
So shocking and unbelievable.
— Mammootty (@mammukka) December 8, 2021
Salute to the Nation's brave soldier Gen #BipinRawat and Mrs Madhulika Rawat. Deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. pic.twitter.com/3r7SJiulVG
Yami Gautam expressed that it was a sad day for the country.
An extremely sad day for our country. We are still trying to process this shocking news.
— Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) December 8, 2021
Our deepest condolences 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 https://t.co/RuDtFXmAE7
Urmila Matondkar also paid her condolences and wrote- "RIP General Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 others... Deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti."
RIP General Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat & 11 others..🙏
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) December 8, 2021
Deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ssJzn2A7mg
Anupam Kher and Chitrangda Singh were two of the first ones to mourn his demise on social media. Talking of Kher first, the actor shared images of his meeting with Bipin Rawat and wrote- "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of CDS #GenBipinRawat , his wife and 11 more military officers. Had the good fortune of meeting #जनरलरावत many times. He had amazing audacity and unfathomable love for the country. Shaking hands with him, “Jai Hind” would come out naturally from the heart and tongue!"
CDS #GenBipinRawat, उनकी धर्मपत्नी एवं 11 और फ़ौजी ऑफ़िसर्स के निधन का सुनकर अत्यंत दुख हुआ।#जनरलरावत से मिलने का सौभाग्य कई बार मिला।उनके व्यक्तित्व में ग़ज़ब का दुस्साहस और देश के प्रति अथाह प्रेम था।उनसे हाथ मिलाकर दिल और ज़ुबान से ख़ुदबख़ुद “जय हिन्द” निकलता था! #जयहिन्द 🇮🇳💔 pic.twitter.com/AWgf7SYs0Z
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 8, 2021
Chitrangda Singh wrote- "Distraught at how the horrible plane crash in Tamil Nadu unfolded. My heartfelt condolences to the brave families of our men in uniforms. Sending prayers & strength to the families of CDS Bipin Rawat Ji & all the Jawans who were onboard. Jai Hind!"
Distraught at how the horrible plane crash in Tamil Nadu unfolded. My heartfelt condolences to the brave families of our men in uniforms. Sending prayers & strength to the families of CDS Bipin Rawat Ji & all the Jawans who were onboard.
— Chitrangda Singh (@IChitrangda) December 8, 2021
Jai Hind! 🙏🙏🪖🇮🇳
Rawat, his wife Madhulika and others were in the chopper. He was going to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington in Coonoor district to give a lecture scheduled at about 3 p.m.
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