Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Bollywood Mourns Kerela Temple Tragedy

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Apr, 2016 12:38 PM
  • Bollywood Mourns Kerela Temple Tragedy
B-town celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra have expressed sorrow over the fire accident that claimed over 100 lives at a temple in Kerala's Kollam district.
 
A flying spark from a firecracker landed on a building where a large quantity of crackers had been stored, setting off explosions and a massive blaze that caused destruction in no time, witnesses said.
 
The blaze broke out in the temple in coastal town of Paravur in Kollam district around 3.30 a.m. when a large crowd of devotees had assembled. 
 
Here's what celebrities had to say:
 
Rishi Kapoor: Sad... Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
 
Farhan Akhtar: Heart goes out to all who lost a loved one in Kollam temple fire... Deepest condolences. Hope lessons will be learned re firework safety. (sic)
 
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: Temples and shrines were built before the population explosion... We have failed to accommodate with time. We are all guilty. 
 
Emraan Hashmi: My deepest condolences to families who lost their beloved ones... Prayers for the injured. Strength and power to you all. 
 
 
Tamannaah Bhatia: My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the victims and their families... Deeply saddened by this tragedy...
 
Amyra Dastur: Just heard about the Kollam Temple Fire. My hearts go out to the victims of this great tragedy. You are in my prayers. 
 
Ashish Chowdhry: Heartbreaking. How uncontrollable can a tragedy be when it can even occur at a place that's meant to give strength to face them...
 
Sophie Choudry: Condolences and prayers to families who've lost loved ones and the injured! So, so tragic! We must adhere to fire safety rules! 
 
Shamita Shetty: Terrible tragedy in Kerala! My heart goes out to those families who have lost their loved ones and those seriously injured!
 
Saqib Saleem: Extremely saddened by the news of the Kollam tragedy. My condolences to the families who've lost their loved ones.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Arvind Kejriwal Launches Emraan Hashmi's Book On Son Defeating Cancer

Arvind Kejriwal Launches Emraan Hashmi's Book On Son Defeating Cancer
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched actor Emraan Hashmi's book "The Kiss of Life: How a superhero and my son defeated cancer".

Arvind Kejriwal Launches Emraan Hashmi's Book On Son Defeating Cancer

Patralekha shares beauty regime to beat the heat

Patralekha shares beauty regime to beat the heat
Washing the face with rose water, drinking flavoured fruit water and using a face mask are some of the ways that actress Patralekha uses to keep her skin glowing in sweltering heat.

Patralekha shares beauty regime to beat the heat

Monica Dogra inspired by Courtney Love

Monica Dogra inspired by Courtney Love
Singer-actress Monica Dogra, who recently moderated a chat with American showbiz artiste Courtney Love in Mumbai, says she was over the moon to meet the globally known celebrity, who is an inspiration to her.

Monica Dogra inspired by Courtney Love

Pratyusha Banerjee Suicide: Rahul Raj’s Lawyer Withdraws From Case

Rahul Raj's lawyer said: "I withdrew from the case on humanitarian grounds. I felt that I shouldn't be fighting the case, and hence left it so that injustice is not done to anyone."

Pratyusha Banerjee Suicide: Rahul Raj’s Lawyer Withdraws From Case

Withdraw Notice Or Face Action, Kangana Ranaut’s Lawyer To Hrithik Roshan

Withdraw Notice Or Face Action, Kangana Ranaut’s Lawyer To Hrithik Roshan
Kangana Ranaut's lawyer today asked Hrithik Roshan to withdraw his legal notice to her or face action.

Withdraw Notice Or Face Action, Kangana Ranaut’s Lawyer To Hrithik Roshan

Rahul Raj Singh Should Be Hanged, Says Pratyusha Banerjee's Father

Rahul should be either hanged or kept in prison for the rest of his life. He has ruined my daughter's life, she should get justice

Rahul Raj Singh Should Be Hanged, Says Pratyusha Banerjee's Father