Press Trust of India
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November 16, 2012 07:35 IST
(Mumbai)
"I am extremely disturbed and concerned about the critical health of Shri Balasaaheb Thackeray, who is like a family member to me. My prayers are with Balasaaheb and the entire Thackeray family," Mangeshkar wrote on Twitter.
Legendary playback singer Lata
Mangeshkar on Thursday expressed concern over Sena chief Bal
Thackeray's ailing health and re-scheduled a music event.
"I am extremely disturbed and concerned about the
critical health of Shri Balasaaheb Thackeray, who is like a
family member to me. My prayers are with Balasaaheb and the
entire Thackeray family," Mangeshkar wrote on Twitter.
"In view of this, I am postponing the function of my
music company to a later date," Mangeshkar said.
The event was scheduled for November 18.
Meanwhile, Bollywood celebrities Madhur Bhandarkar, Nana
Patekar and others visited Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree'
in suburban Bandra.
Filmmaker Pritish Nandy said he is praying for
Thackeray's recovery.
"My sympathies and love to Uddhav and Aditya as they cope
with the tragedy of Balasaheb's failing health. May he fight
back and win. Our prayers go out for Balasaheb Thackeray and
his family members.... May the tiger wake up and roar again,"
he said.
"That a cartoonist in the Free Press Journal could reach
where Balasaheb reached is a tribute to the power of Indian
democracy. There will be lots of time later to discuss the
politics of the Sena, good or bad. Time to now pray that
Balasaheb comes back from the edge," he added.
Filmmaker Ashok Pandit tweeted, "Balasahab stopped my
community (Kashmiri pandits) from picking up arms by giving us
education. After my exodus, I went to Balasaheb for help. He
asked me what do u want? I said our wealth is education. He
immediately created a quota & gave us education (sic)."