 "Parmeshwar Godrej, philanthropist and socialite passes away in Mumbai at 70")
Parmeshwar Godrej, philanthropist, socialite and wife of Adi Godrej, the chairman of Mumbai-based Godrej Group reportedly breathed her last at the Breach Candy in Mumbai on Monday night, according to DNA. Parmeshwar, 70, was suffering from a degenerative lung ailment since past five years and she was diagnosed with a lung infection a few days ago which reportedly caused her death. According to the DNA report_,_ Parmeshwar was cremated on Monday night. Pakistani politician and former cricketer Imran Khan, also a friend of Godrej took to twitter to express his condolence.
Loksabha MP and former minister, Milind Deora also tweeted his condolence and expressed grief at the demise of the noted socialite and business woman.
Deepest condolences to Adi uncle, Tanya, @ngodrej, Pirojsha & family. Will miss Parmeshwar Godrej, one of the warmest/toughest people I knew
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) October 11, 2016
Maharastra Minister for Rural development, Pankaja Munde also expressed grief at her death.
My Deepest condolences to Godrej family on sad demise of Parmeshwar Godrej, a true icon in spreading smile, joy among all. RIP !!
— Pankaja Gopinath Munde (@Pankajamunde) October 11, 2016
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More ShortsHindustan Times journalist Sonal Kalra’s tweet also confirmed the news that Parmeshwar passed away on Monday night.
#parmeshwarGodrej, the spark of Mumbai's society, died last night. RIP pic.twitter.com/MZR0OTnIbm
— Sonal Kalra đŸ‡®đŸ‡³ (@sonalkalra) October 11, 2016
Bollywood actor, Anupam Kher remembered Parmeshwar as a “larger than life lady” and someone who gave “style and glamour a new dimension.”
#ParmeshwarGodrej was a larger than life lady. She gave style & glamour a new dimension. Her charity work was great. She'll be missed. RIP
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 11, 2016
Parmeshwar was noted for her work to spread awareness about AIDS; she launched the Heroes project along with Hollywood actor Richard Gere to mobilise social leaders and the media industry to fight HIV-AIDS in India, according to the Gates Foundation’s website which also supported the project.
Parmeshwar, 70, is survived by husband Adi Godrej and three children Nisa Godrej, Pirojsha Adi Godrej and Tanya Dubash.
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