Imran Khan, Milind Deora, Anupam Kher mourn the sad demise of businesswoman and socialite Parmeshwar Godrej

By DNA
| Updated: October 11, 2016 11:54 AM IST

Parmeshwar Godrej, wife of Adi Godrej, chairman of Godrej group passed away on Monday night at the age of 70 due to a lung disease she had been suffering from a long time. She passed away at Breach Candy Hospital and the cremation took place on the same night. Five years ago, Parmeshwar was diagnosed with a lung disease and was receiving treatment for it. A few days ago, she suffered an infection and the doctors suspected pneumonia. Also Read - Imran Khan reveals feeling damaged inside amid string of flops in Bollywood; sought therapy

Parmeshwar was known for her work for spreading AIDS awareness through the Heroes project that she launched in 2002 along with Hollywood actor Richard Gere. Her work in this field led her to work in other sectors related to women's and children's health. Not only was she a philanthropist, she was known as one of Mumbai's most gracious and generous hosts too. In 2012, she hosted an exclusive soiree with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey at her villa in Juhu. Ex-cricketer and Pakistani politician Imran Khan took to Twitter and express his condolences. "Devastated by death of close friend, Parmeshwar Godrej," he said. Even Anupam Kher tweeted his condolences. Also Read - Imran Khan addresses rumours of Lekha Washington being a home-wrecker; says, 'Not only is it misogynistic...'

Devastated by death of close friend, Parmeshwar Godrej, last night: she was always there for me in my most difficult times. 1/2

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 11, 2016

#ParmeshwarGodrej was a larger than life lady. She gave style & glamour a new dimension. Her charity work was great. She'll be missed. RIP

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) October 11, 2016

Shocked & deeply saddened.. So many lovely conversations.. Hard to believe she is no more..Parmeshwar Godrej RIP

— Ashvini Yardi (@AshviniYardi) October 11, 2016

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ByDNA
Updated: October 11, 2016 11:54 AM IST