I share in your grief and send you all my love in this time of sadness. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hoping that the support of loved ones brings you comfort during this sad time.

My condolences to the members of his family and his countless admirers ... Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi. RIP Sir. Thank You For The New Wave. Thank You For The Films," Akhtar wrote on Instagram.