Bollywood celebrities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and A.R. Rahman, paid tributes to veteran movie star-turned-politician J. Jayalalithaa, who died in Chennai on Monday night after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Jayalalithaa died at 11.30 p.m. on Monday, triggering immense grief across the state. She was 68.

Here's what B-Town celebrities said:

Amitabh Bachchan: Deeply grieved at the passing of Jayalalithaa ji... a strong woman...

Shah Rukh Khan: Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji. May her soul rest in peace.

A.R. Rahman: Respect and condolences to the people who love Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalithaa... We will miss her forever.

Randeep Hooda: An actor who did so many real things that affected so many people. A real woman in the time of feminism... RIP 'Amma'.

Hema Malini: Tamil Nadu admired and adored her as did people all over India. She was a much respected leader who held her own in a world of men. RIP Jaya!

"Not just Tamil Nadu but the whole of India lost a brave daughter. May her soul rest in peace," Rajinikanth tweeted.

Prabhudheva: RIP 'Amma'. You are our inspiration, greatest Chief Minister in many ways. You will always be remembered.

Kunal Kohli: Jayalalithaa, in a man's world she was a woman of substance. Tougher than a man. Kind like an 'Amma'. No family yet Amma to millions.

Kailash Kher: Jayalalithaa still lives in millions of hearts. A politician with the soul of an artiste. May your soul rest in peace.

Describing Jayalalithaa as one of the bravest women, Shruti Haasan wrote, "TN loses one of its greatest leaders and bravest women. Deeply saddened by this great loss. Words cannot express."

(Source: IANS)