General Bipin Rawat Dies: Bollywood Celebrities Pay A Heartfelt Tribute To The Chief Of Defence Staff

General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, December 8. On social media, a number of celebrities have expressed their condolences following his death.

Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat.

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General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff( CDS), died in a helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on December 8. A total of 13 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the incident. A total of 14 people were on board. On social media, a number of Bollywood celebrities have expressed their condolences following Bipin Rawat's death.

When the Mi-series chopper crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu, CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife, defence assistant, security commandos, and an IAF pilot were on board. On social media, Bollywood celebrities have expressed their sorrow over his death.

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn wrote a heartfelt tweet which stated "Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families (sic)."

Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families. ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 8, 2021

Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal Tweeted "PRAYERS FOR. CDS SHRI BIPIN RAWAT JI (sic)."

PRAYERS FOR. CDS SHRI BIPIN RAWAT JI ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) December 8, 2021

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi tweeted and expressed his grief on knowing about the sadful and unfortunate demise and states "Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Gen #BipinRawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat. Sir, we salute you for 4 decades of selfless service to our motherland. I join our nation in mourning the loss of one of India’s finest soldiers. #RIP #OmShanti (sic)."

Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Gen #BipinRawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat. Sir, we salute you for 4 decades of selfless service to our motherland. I join our nation in mourning the loss of one of India’s finest soldiers. #RIP #OmShanti https://t.co/KQa47wOUeu
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) December 8, 2021

Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia also shared a picture of Bipin Rawat and wrote "Extremely saddened on hearing about the tragic death of CDS General #BipinRawat, Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel (sic)."

Extremely saddened on hearing about the tragic death of CDS General #BipinRawat, Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel. ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ¼ pic.twitter.com/12FSEdoQ2H
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) December 8, 2021

Former television actress and politician Smriti Irani shared her sorrow and posted on Twitter which states as below:

Untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife & 11 Armed Forces' personnel is devastating.
In General Rawat, we've lost a brave soldier who served India with honour & utmost dedication for over 4 decades. My deepest condolences to his family & loved ones. Om Shanti!
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 8, 2021

Actor Ashok Pandit put up multiple tweets and expressed his hearfelt condolences by stating that the nation will forever be indebted for the service of CDS Bipin Rawat.

In the last hours of Gen. #BipinRawat d country prayed for his life in unison,but death won over.He lived a life of a tiger;defending d country with all his valour and courage and in d end too he didn’t give up without a fight. It is an irreparable loss to d nation.
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— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) December 8, 2021