Mourning Sushma Swaraj's Demise, Vishal Bhardwaj Recalls How She Gave Bollywood The Status Of A 'Film Industry'

The nation is collectively shedding tears as the loss feels heavy. Sushma Swaraj's death has shattered a lot of hearts today. The 67-year old veteran leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) breathed her last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Tuesday night following a massive cardiac arrest.

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The news spread like wildfire on the internet and it evoked emotional and nostalgic reactions from many. Be it Bollywood celebrities or political leaders, everyone is reminiscing the time they interacted with her. Many are recollecting her contribution as a leader.

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One of the most notable obituary for Sushma Swaraj came from Omkara director Vishal Bhardwaj, who not only condoled her death but also pointed out her contribution for the Indian Film Industry.

Calling her one of the most reasonable voices of Indian politics, Vishal Bhardwaj pointed out how she gave Bollywood the status of 'Film Industry'. He wrote,

So sad to learn about the unfortunate demise of Ms. Sushma Swaraj. One of the most reasonable and big hearted voices of Indian politics. She had so much love and care for artists and when she was the I&B minister, she gave Bollywood the status of a Film Industry.

¡ª Vishal Bhardwaj (@VishalBhardwaj) August 7, 2019

In another tweet, he reminded everyone that she was also the main person to get the copyright amendment bill passed unanimously in 2012. He tweeted,

She was also the main person to get the copyright amendment bill passed unanimously in 2012. May her soul rest in peace.

¡ª Vishal Bhardwaj (@VishalBhardwaj) August 7, 2019

Several Bollywood stars are devastated by the tragic news of her death. Mourning the loss, Parineeti Chopra wrote,

"I hail from Ambala Cantt, same as Sushma Swaraj ji. Always felt proud that a woman from our small town made it big, and made a difference. Sushma ji rest in peace. You inspired me on a personal level.,"

Riteish Deshmukh recalled meeting Sushma Swaraj during the making of his debut film Tujhe Meri Kasam. He wrote,

"I had the good fortune of meeting #sushmaswaraj ji (Minister I&B) in 2001 when she visited #RamojiFilmCity where @geneliad and I were shooting for our debut film #TujheMeriKasam - she blessed us and wished us success; as newcomers, it energised and encouraged us. Thank you for your grace, ma'am,"

Arjun Kapoor mourned the loss of the "extraordinary leader, minister and personality".

Anushka Sharma wrote, "Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj ji . May her soul rest in peace," she wrote.