Prime Minister calls Shiv Sena leader Shri Udhav Thackeray to offer condolences upon the loss of his father and leader of Shiv Sena.

Narendra Modi @narendramodi

Full of life, Balasaheb Thackeray was an epitome of courage & valour. I am grieved to hear about his demise. May his soul rest in peace.

Sachin Tendulkar

My condolences to his family. May God rest his soul in peace: Sachin Tendulkar on Bal Thackeray's death

Amitabh Bachchan @SrBachchan

And just a couple of hours back, as I stand next to his still, peaceful, saffron draped body, it is difficult to imagine that he has left us!

Sushma Swaraj @SushmaSwarajbjp

I am terribly pained to hear that the Lion is dead.

anand mahindra @anandmahindra

Bal Thackeray was both revered&feared but never ignored.Maharashtra was his pride&passion.Citizens of this state will miss their champion

The Indian Express @IndianExpress

Balasaheb Thackeray fought like a warrior but in the end we lost him.It is an end of an era, says Narendra Modi

Rajdeep Sardesai @sardesairajdeep

Tiger, Godfather, Mumbai icon, hero for many, villain for others. # Balasaheb Thackeray RIP.

Anupam Kher @AnupamPkher

BalaSaheb was one of the very few leaders in today's times for whom Country came first. He did't play games to be popular. Spoke straight.

Mahesh Bhatt @MaheshNBhatt

Memories of my childhood days of growing up in Shivaji Park invade me. The story of Mumbai is incomplete without Balasaheb Thackeray.

Abhijit Majumder @abhijitmajumder

Bal Thackeray's death was announced by Jaleel Parkar, his trusted doctor and friend of many years

KamaaI R Khan - KRK @KamaalkhanKRK

RIP Bal Thackeray ji. Shivsena Hero no more.

Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits are well-educated today due to the efforts of Bal Thackeray who provided them help in Maharashtra. #fact

Shobhaa De @DeShobhaa

Maharashtra's mighty Tiger roars no more. RIP,Balasaheb Thackeray...

Ranganathan Madhavan @ActorMadhavan

Rip BalaSaheb Bal Thackeray.The mighty Tiger bids farewell.

Neha Dhupia @Neha_Dhupia

RIP BALASAHEB ... Prayers and strength for the family.

Vivek Oberoi @vivek_oberoi

RIP Balasaheb---The Roaring Tiger of Maharashtra! Our prayers are with the Thackeray family and the millions of followers!

Ira Trivedi @iratrivedi

Both #Balthackrey and #pontychadha dead today. sad day or happy day? Tough call.

Muhammad Zulqarnain @mzzulfi