Tamil celebs' mourn the demise of APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s demise on Monday, July 27, 2015, after collapsing during a lecture at IIM Shillong, created uproar on the social media platform. The social media started buzzing with messages of condolences of the biggest loss to India. According to reports, Dr Kalam suffered a severe cardiac arrest during his lecture at IIM, Shillong and was later declared dead. The ‘missile man’ of India bid his farewell to the world while imparting knowledge. The news of his death has shaken the entire country. Read on to know what the Tamil celebs tweeted…

(Disclaimer: All tweets have been sourced from Twitter and written as is)

- Aarti Iyengar

AR Rahman ‏@arrahman:
“Dr Dr. Kalam, when you became the President, you gave the word 'hope' a new meaning for Indians... Today, we have lost a great leader who inspired our young minds to feel that we live in the greatest nation on earth and that each one of them can achieve great things... May the creator lead you to heaven.”

Shreya Ghoshal ‏@shreyaghoshal:
“Dr. Abdul Kalam inspired millions with his intellect n vision. You taught our nation that knowledge is power. We are indebted to you. RIP.”

Suriya Sivakumar ‏@Suriya_offl:
“You proved that birth doesn't define a person but vision and true spirit does! Paper boy, Missile man to President RIP Abdul Kalam sir”

Balaji Mohan ‏@directormbalaji:
“#RIPKalam sir. Remember writin a letter to him abt our education system when I was a school kid :) #PeoplesPresident indeed. An inspiration.”

Anirudh Ravichander ‏@anirudhofficial:
“RIP APJ Abdul Kalam Sir..Still remember seeing him and feeling awestruck at one of my school events!Legendary soul :(”

Dhanush ‏@dhanushkraja:
“It's a great loss to the country !! Feeling terrible. Rest in peace Dr.Abdul kalam sir”

Ramesh Aravind ‏@Ramesh_aravind:
“He inspired us to do great work and also be loved respected by all .#RIPKalam”

Vivekh actor ‏@Actor_Vivek:
“The biggest loss to our nation . I have no words to express my sorrow”

SS Rajamouli ‏@ssrajamouli:
“Abdul kalam - an inspiration to an entire nation.. Sir, we are forever indebted to you..!!!”

Pandiraj ‏@pandiraj3:
“"Kanavu kaanungal" said by #APJ Abdul Kalam sir which was the opening title card of my movie #Pasanga.A true http://inspiration.RIP Sir.”

GV Prakash Kumar ‏@gvprakash:
“The greatest inspiration for Indians no more ... Rip A.P.J.Abdul kalam sir ... A treasure lost ...”

Arya ‏@arya_offl:
“Dr Kalam has inspired millions wit his work if u can inspire anyone it will be de respect dat to pay to de greatness”

Khushbu Sundar ‏@khushsundar:
“Waking up 2 a promise of making r dreams cme true wl b a befitting tribute 2 our great leader Late #Dr.APJ who taught us 2 blve in r dreams.”

Chinmayi Sripaada ‏@Chinmayi:
“Would have been nice if APJ sir had seen at least parts of his vision for 2020 had come true. Sure he is in a better place. Farewell sir.”

Dulquer Salmaan ‏@dulQuer:
“Probably one of the greatest national figures my generation has witnessed ! Rest in Peace "Missile Man" #APJAbdulKalam”

Vikram Prabhu ‏@iamVikramPrabhu:
“The Most Inspiring President of our Generation Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam! You thought us much & we will carry Hope forward as Indians! RIP Sir”

Vishal ‏@VishalKOfficial:
“former president Abdul Kalam s no more.A great loss to our country.hav always considered u as my inspiration sir.May your soul rest in peace”

(Disclaimer: All tweets have been sourced from Twitter and written as is)