Mumbai: B-town actors mourned the death of the actor and dance trainer Veeru Krishnan. The actor was best known for his works in films like Raja Hindustani, Ishq and Akele Hum Akele Tum.
Priyanka Chopra uploaded a picture of Veeru on Twitter and wrote, "You taught me to dance when I was two left feet. Your patience and passion for dance was so infectious that each one of us not only learned Kathak, but so much more from you. You will always be remembered Guruji. #panditveerukrishnan”
The news of Veeru Krishnan's death on Saturday in Mumbai, left Athiya Shetty shocked. She tweeted, "omg, so sad and shocked to hear this. RIP guruji thank you for teaching us— hard work, discipline and to truly love the form of Kathak.”
Lara Dutta Bhupathi took to Twitter to mourn Veeru's death. She wrote, "This is very sad news indeed. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to Guruji’s family. He really was an institution & his passion for kathak and patience with his students made him an exemplary teacher. #RIP #panditveerukrishnan”
TV actor Karanvir Bohra retweeted Lara and Priyanka's tweet and wrote, "So true @priyankachopra we will miss his #chilla days... Sand the #pooja days.” Retweeting Lara’s message Karan wrote: “He was and will always remain a legend.”