Yash Chopra's sudden death shocks Tollywood

The 80-year-old King of Romance had entertained the audience across the globe for five decades. He had directed 22 films and his movies like Kabhi Kabhie, Chandni, Lamhe, Silsila, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Veer Zaara have continued to rock the viewers of the present generation. His last directorial venture Jab Tak Hai Jaan starring Shahrukh Khan is slated to hit the screens this Diwali.

We are talking about none other than legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, who died of dengue at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on October 21. Many celebrities in the Telugu film industry were shocked to learn the news about his sudden death. Soon after the news broke out, several Tollywood star took to their Twitter page to express their shock, sadness and condolences to his family.

Telugu dialogue writer Kona Venkat: Quite shocking to know that Yash Chopra passes away. A man who inspired many film makers is no more. RIP.

Director Harish Shankar: Such an irony "Jab tak hai Jaan" being Legend s Last film... Yash Ji.. Jab tak hai Jaan u ll be in our hearts.

Actress-turned-producer Lakshmi Manchu: RIP yash chopraji. Will cherish our brief meeting. U made me laugh cry & fall in love so many times thru ur movies.Now the Gods will enjoy u.

Actor Siddharth: Mr. Yash Chopra is no more...a giant tree falls. Indian cinema will never be the same again...romance will never be the same again...sad day:(

Actor Allari Naresh: RIP yash chopra....huge loss indeed for the industry...king of romance..

Actress Sneha Ullal: Yash Chopra passes away an hour ago..Very Very sad. Salute Can't believe the horrible news..

Actress Shruti Haasan: RIP yashji thankyou for the magic.

Priyamani: Very very sad news of the demise of the king of romance...yash chopra...may his soul RIP!!!!

Amala ‏Paul: R.I.P Yash Chopra sir.U have left within all of us a lot of romance ..End of an era :(

Roopa Vaitla: R.I.P..Yash chopra ji..the only man who defined romance with his cinema..!!