And in Bollywood celebrities mourned the death of wrestler-actor Dara Singh, saying India has lost its real superhero and the symbol of strength. Samplers...

Amitabh Bachchan: A great Indian and one of the finest humans... An entire era of his celebrated presence gone!,

Abhishek Bachchan: Had the honour of working with him in Shararat. The most gentle and kind man. Really looked up to him. Will miss him. He was always so loving and gave the best hugs.

Shah Rukh Khan: Wrestlers are made of sweat, determination and a hard to find alloy called guts... Most apt for Dara Singhji our very own Superman. Will miss you sir.

Director Imtiaz Ali: It's a great loss... It's sad that he is not with us now. I wish for peace for the departed soul and his family. I was following up on what was happening with his health recently.

Director Sajid Khan: Feel I have lost my father again. He was a very nice human being. I feel India has lost its symbol of strength."

Akshay Kumar: Sad to know the great Dara Singh ji is no more. Some more goodness taken away from us... He was Hanuman for every kid...