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Bollywood and South Indian stars pay tribute to football legend Diego Maradona

Here's a look at the stars who are collectively mourning the loss of a sporting legend

Published: November 26, 2020 12:04 Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Assistant Editor - Features

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20201126 diego argentina — As the world grapples with the death of legendary footballer Diego Maradona, Indian actors from Bollywood and South Indian cinema took to their social media handles to express their grief. The Argentinian player, 60, unexpectedly died on November26 following a heart attack. Image Credit: AFP

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20201126 maradona tribute — Here's a look at the stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Mohanlal paying tribute to one of the biggest footballers that lived. Indian Prime Minister Modi also expressed his sadness. Image Credit: Twitter

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Shah Rukh Khan: Sharing a picture of Maradona lifting the World Cup, Khan tweeted: “Diego Maradona....you made football even more beautiful. You will be sorely missed and may you entertain and enthrall heaven as you did this world. RIP.” Image Credit: GN Archives

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20201126 abhishek bachchan — Abhishek Bachchan: Describing him as the 'Greatest Of All Time', Bachchan tweeted: “#RIPMaradona legend! #GOAT.” Image Credit: Supplied

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TAB 200405 Armaan Malik 1-1586072005699 — Armaan Malik: The Bollywood singer described as a true icon of his times and tweeted: “So sad to hear about the death of Diego Maradona. A legend. A true icon of our times … Gone too soon #RIPMaradona” Image Credit:

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190828 Mohanlal — Mohanlal: The South Indian actor kept his eulogy succinct with the tweet: “Rest in Peace Legend #diegomaradona #legend” Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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20201126 mahesh Babu — Mahesh Babu: "A legend has passed. Rest in peace Diego #Maradona,” tweeted Babu along with posting an image of the player on the field. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.1474999-1691564949 — Sudhir Mishra: The ‘Serious Men’ director has been posting obituaries on his timeline since the tragic news broke. He tweeted: “The magician has dribbled and twirled and swerved and ducked and then suddenly picked up speed but this time away from us and into great beyond. The greatest footballer of all time! Farewell!” Image Credit: IANS

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TAB 200224 Director Shekhar Kapur 1-1582529658861 — Shekhar Kapur: The award-winning filmmaker may consider Pele as his idol, but Maradona came a close second, said Kapur. He tweeted: “RIP Maradona .. the greatest genius in football after Pele.” Image Credit: Supplied

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20201020 prithviraj sukumaran — Prithviraj: The Malayalam superstar posted a picture of the football legend holding the world cup and tweeted: "Farewell legend. #DiegoMaradona RIP!.” Image Credit: Twitter

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Genelia Deshmukh: The actress re-posted a jubilant video of the iconic 1986 World Cup in which Maradona struck ‘the goal of the century’. She also tweeted: “RIP #Maradona #GOAT #Legend”. Image Credit: Instagram.com/geneliad/

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi — Narendra Modi: “Diego Maradona was a maestro of football, who enjoyed global popularity. Throughout his career, he gave us some of the best sporting moments on the football field. His untimely demise has saddened us all. May his soul rest in peace:” Image Credit: ANI

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