Bollywood actor Neeraj Vora passed away on Thursday, December 14, due to multi-organ failure. His family members said that the body will be taken to Firoz Nadiadwala's house BARKAT and then to Santacruz Electric Crematorium at 3 pm.
Neeraj Vora has worked with many big actors and was one of the versatile artists that the industry had.
He featured with Aamir Khan in Mann, with Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan in Bol Bachchan and in Hrithik Roshan's Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Neeraj Vora was the writer and director of hit movie Phir Hera Pheri.
As the news of his death came out, Bollywood celebs paid tribute to the actor on social media. Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty, who have worked with the actor, took to Twitter to pay their last respect.
Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about Neeraj Vora's death, which was due to prolonged illness.
Here are the tweets:
So saddening to hear about the demise of #NeerajVora! A multifaceted man who’s cinema will always be cherished! My heartfelt condolences to his family, may his soul rest in eternal peace!
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivek_oberoi) December 14, 2017
One of the main reasons behind my foray into comedy, saddened to hear about the demise of #NeerajVora a multi-talented man, writer, director, actor...a mini industry by himself, learnt so much from him. RIP
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 14, 2017
Saddened by the demise of Neeraj Vora. An energetic and creative personality, he will be remembered for his films and warm nature. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2017
Will always remember you for your infectious smile & your amazing humour & wit! Will remain indebted to u always for giving me my most loved character & film! Heartbreaking to lose a talent like you, so early. #RIPNeerajVora pic.twitter.com/TVVcpXwfwT
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) December 14, 2017
He made me laugh so much, on screen & off screen. Wrote & made clean, hilarious family entertainers. God bless his soul. RIP Neeraj Vora. pic.twitter.com/cfmROVgrue
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) December 14, 2017
We started out as Actors & Singers in Mithibai College.
— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) December 14, 2017
In my 1st film PEHLA NASHA #NeerajVora debuted as Writer & Music Director. Next we co-wrote BAAZI.
He was the FUNNIEST & WITTIEST guy I knew.
Today, I've lost a BEST FRIEND & BROTHER! But he will always LIVE in my heart! pic.twitter.com/3zjz66JaD0
Memories of shooting with #NeerajVora for my movie Shortkut come back!
— AMRITA RAO (@AmritaRao) December 14, 2017
He kept us so cheerful on the set!
May God keep him happy in the Higher world ? pic.twitter.com/piCIGAsvOE
Really sad news of Neeraj Vora ji passing away.. worked with him right from my first film as an actor to many films as a writer. Such a happy and wonderful person to interact with. Will miss him ?Prayers and condolences to the Vora family ??❤️
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) December 14, 2017