RIP JAYA

Film fraternity mourns the death of Jayalalithaa

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Film fraternity paid rich tributes to veteran movie star turned politician J. Jayalalithaa, who passed away in Chennai on Monday at the age of 68, with superstar Rajinikanth describing her as a brave daughter.

"Not just Tamil Nadu but the whole of India lost a brave daughter. May her soul rest in peace," Rajinikanth tweeted.

Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan also expressed grief over the death of the late chief minister.

"Jayalalitha ji the only CM of a State that celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema .. from all regions .. most admirable," he tweeted.

"Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji...May her soul rest in peace," Shah Rukh Khan said in a tweet.

Describing Jayalalithaa as one of the bravest women, Shruti Haasan wrote, "TN loses one of its greatest leaders and bravest women. Deeply saddened by this great loss. Words cannot express."

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, who is currently shooting for his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil film in Bulgaria, said the news came to him as a "shock".

In a statement, he said, "She had fought many battles and stood tall among the leaders of our times. I pray to the almighty to give us the strength during this time of grief."

Recalling her meeting with Jayalalithaa, Trisha wrote on Twitter: "RIP my most favourite person. The throne awaits you on the other side. Truly proud and honoured to have met you."

Among others who condoled the death of Jayalalithaa, once a reigning queen of Tamil cinema, include Gautham Vasudev Menon, R. Parthepan, R. Madhavan, Nakul and Jayam Ravi.

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