Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh mourn veteran actress Rita Bhaduri's demise

Mumbai: Celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Riteish Deshmukh paid emotional tributes to veteran actress Rita Bhaduri, who passed away on 17 July . They remembered her as one of the “finest” talents  to emerge out of FTII, and described her as a warm and full of life person.

Rita was 62. She died at a hospital where she was admitted for over a week. She had a weak kidney and was undergoing dialysis.

The actress’ ongoing show, Star Bharat’s Nimki Mukhiya, saw her as grandmother Imarti Devi. She was also known for playing important supporting roles in movies like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Kya Kehna, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar and Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon , apart from having extensive appearances on the small screen.

Here is what the celebrities had to say:

#RitaBhaduri was one of the finest actresses that #FTII gave us. I had the honour of working with her in Ghar Ho to Aisa, Beta & Viraasat & I'm really saddened to hear about her passing...She will be dearly missed by her friends, family & fans...

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 17, 2018

#RitaBhaduri was affectionate, helpful, jovial, bright and full of life. It is sad and unfortunate that we sum up a person only when he or she is gone. I wish we met more often. We have lost a very fine actress and a brand ambassador/alumni of @FTIIOfficial. Om Shanti.🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/8V8lwMjHSX

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 17, 2018

She was part of so many films that I grew up on. Will always remember her for the warmth in her smile & her performances. Condolences to the family & loved ones. RIP #RitaBadhuri ji 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/EDQArdPB7F

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 17, 2018

RIP #RitaBhaduri mam
Thank you for all the years of entertainment
May you shine with the stars now https://t.co/XiHj9JxCbL

— Shruti Seth (@SethShruti) July 17, 2018

Woke up to this news! A brilliant actress and a quintessential mother on screen. Saddened and at loss of words! #RIP #RitaBadhuri https://t.co/JUeKOuyx8z

— Vivek Dahiya (@vivekdahiya08) July 17, 2018

The world of art has lost a kind soul! Rest In Peace #RitaBhaduri, your work will always be with us. #RIP pic.twitter.com/qlJzm14YVe

— Ajaz Khan (@AjazkhanActor) July 17, 2018

An artist never dies...
I was the fortunate one to have worked with her in probably her last film. May her soul rest in peace #ritabhaduri #thelegend pic.twitter.com/FQCLfGLfWv

— Pratik Gandhi (@pratikg80) July 17, 2018