B-town mourns legendary Omar Sharif’s demise

Remembering his unmatched journey in the entertainment industry, many Bollywood celebrities took to micro-blogging site Twitter to offer condolence on his death. Here’s what they tweeted:

Anupam Kher:

With Omar Sharif’s passing away, kindness of emotions & warmth of heart has also moved away from cinema. RIP Dost.:) pic.twitter.com/OimPXjGM17

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) July 10, 2015

Madhur Bhandarkar:

Saddened to hear about the demise of Omar Sharif. Talented actor & a towering personality, a rare combination. R.I.P sir.

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 10, 2015

Shekhar Kapur:

The greatest movie introduction of all time. Dont make stars/films like that anymore http://t.co/TKPBZFYajI #RIPOmarSharif #LawrenceOfArabia

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 11, 2015

Raveena Tandon wrote: “Rip Omar Sharif” Randeep Hooda:

RIP #OmarSharif.Superstar, Gentleman,Icon.An”Arab”who never let his voice or image be misused by idiots. Marhabaaaa!! pic.twitter.com/F7v7DYfvzL

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 10, 2015

Kabir Bedi:

In all my films with OMAR SHARIF – “Ashanti”, “Beyond Justice” & “Lie Down with Lions”- he LOVED planning food for his dinner guests. RIP.

— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) July 11, 2015

Anup Soni:

Legendary actor Omar Sharif no more… RIP sir…. #LawrenceOfArabia

— Anup Soni (@Anupsonicp) July 10, 2015

Ashoke Pandit:

The legend #OmarSharif passes away. I bow down & salute him for being one of the finest actors in the world. RIP. pic.twitter.com/NbTYNL8rB3

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) July 10, 2015

Born Michel Demetri Chalhoub on April 10, 1932 in a Catholic family of Lebanese descent, Sharif started his career in Egyptian films in 1953 with “Sira Fi al-Wadi” (“The Blazing Sun”) opposite leading actress Faten Hamama, whom he married in 1954 after converting to Islam.

He worked in over 20 films before being approached for the role of Sharif Ali in “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) which was his first Hollywood movie.