Former president, renowned scientist and Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam died on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Tributes for the former president poured as the entire nation, saddened by his death, went into mourning and eminent people, from politicians to actors, expressed their grief.

Tellychakkar.com pays tribute to the missile man and talks to some TV stars on what they feel and think about him.

Mantra

APJ Abdul Kalam has inspired a lot of people. Not just because he was a scientist or the President of a country but because he was a wonderful person. I will remember him as my inspiration. 

Saumya Tandon

What should be said about him, missile man, scientist, writer, most loved president, patriot who dreamt of making India a developed nation by 2020. He always maintained that he wanted to be remembered as a 'Teacher'. So I would say Salaam to Kalam, our teacher and guiding light. You will live on in our hearts with gratitude. To sir with love, RIP.

Sangram Singh

He was one gem of a person. He was very positive and energetic. If your moral is down then his speech can easily boost you up. I have received an award and also had dinner with him. He was truly an inspiration for youth. This was the biggest lost to our country.

Giaa Manek

I am extremely sad to hear about the passing of a true patriot and an inspiration to the youth. A great loss of a wonderful soul. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.

Hiten Tejwani

He was a great man. It is surely a big loss for the country. May his soul rest in peace.

Barkha Singh

He was a true example of a self made man. Who gave back so much to not only India but to humanity as a whole. He is no longer with us in person. But he will always be alive in the heart of the nation and of many people the world over, as a true source of inspiration that anything is possible if you have a dream and work for it.

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