Have lost a part of my childhood: SRK on Vajpayee's demise

August 16, 2018 23:50

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan today mourned the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying that the country has lost a father figure and a great leader.

SRK took to his Twitter account to share his childhood memory.

"My father use to take me for every speech that Mr. Vajpayee made in Delhi when I was growing up. Years on I had the opportunity to meet him and spend lots of time discussing poetry, films, politics and our ailing knees. I also had the privilege of enacting one of his poems for screen," the actor said.

"He was fondly addressed as 'Baapji' at home. Today the country has lost a Father Figure and a great leader," he added.

He concluded by saying that he has lost a part of his childhood and growing up the memory of learning to smile.

"Personally I have lost a part of my childhood and growing up memories of learning smiling and of course poetry. I consider myself the luckiest to have had his influence on my life during my formative years. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends," Khan said.

"Will miss your smiling face Baapji," the actor said.

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