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Everybody mourns the passing away of the greats. And British filmmaker Richard Attenborough was no different. The 90-year-old Oscar winning actor-filmmaker, who passed on August 24, 2014, was one of the most distinguished talent in international films. No wonder, as soon as the news of his death spread like the jungle fire, tributes started gushing in. And our Bollywood fraternity wasn't really the one to stay behind.

No sooner the news hit the web, B-Town celebs like Anil Kapoor and Shobha De took to social media to mourn the loss a man who gave us a monumental biopic like “Gandhi”. Here's what the celebrities had to say:

Anil Kapoor: I learnt more about the Mahatma from Attenborough's Gandhi than the history lessons in school. Unforgettable, honest & inspirational!

Anupam Kher: Had the honor of meeting Sir Richard Attenborough during the casting of GANDHI. He was a wonderful human being & a Great director. RIP

Shobhaa De: Richard Attenborough convinced the world that a Mahatma did indeed walk the earth. R.I.P.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: One of the greats of cinema Lord Attenborough is no more Brighton Rock to Jurassic park. A bridge to far to Gandhi -- He lives for ever.

Rahul Bose: Still remember Richard Attenborough's tribute to Mahatma Gandhi when 'Gandhi' won best film at the Oscars. R.I.P.

Shoojit Sircar: Rip Richard Attenborough...dies at 90...directed "Gandhi"...the only biopic we are proud of.

Sangeeth Sivan: RIP #RichardAttenborough...1923-2014. Actor, Director & a great human being. He will live on in our hearts.

Vinay Pathak: Richard Attenborough. REST IN PEACE !

AW: Suchorita Choudhury