Mona Kapoor dies at 48

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor remembers Mona Kapoor as a kind and gentle human being and says she was too young to die. Veteran actor Anumpam Kher describes her as a "very helpful and kind lady" and Karan Johar says she "felt only positivity for one and all".

Mona Kapoor, ex-wife of filmmaker Boney Kapoor, passed away on Sunday after battling multiple organ cancer for five months. She was 48. B-town celebrities are in shock and took to Twitter to express their grief and sorrow.

Akshay Kumar wrote: "Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of Mona Kapoor, a very affectionate, supportive and positive human being. May God bless her soul and give strength to her family. RIP."

Dia Mirza posted: "Mona Kapoor leaves a legacy of graciousness and warmth that she gave in abundance to all... heart broken that she has moved on. RIP Mona Aunty."