Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, was tragically shot and killed by three unidentified individuals in Bandra East, Mumbai, on Saturday evening. Following the incident, he was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. His untimely passing has sent shockwaves across the country, particularly within the Bollywood fraternity, as Baba was known for his close ties to numerous stars.
The news of Siddique’s death has drawn heartfelt tributes from various celebrities who had the privilege of knowing him. Riteish Deshmukh took to his official X account to express his sorrow, writing, “Extremely saddened and shocked beyond words to learn about the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji. My heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and the entire family. May God give them strength to brave this difficult time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.”
Priya Dutt, former Member of the Lok Sabha and sister to actor Sanjay Dutt, shared her grief on social media. “Today, I’m shaken by the news of Baba Siddique’s tragic death; it has shocked me. Baba was more than a political associate; he was family. To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend. Throughout my father’s political journey and beyond, he stood steadfast by his side. When I entered politics, he guided me through its ups and downs, offering his unwavering support. His loss feels like the departure of a family member. My heart bleeds for Bhabhi, Zeeshan, and Arshia. May God grant them the resilience to bear this immense sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell, dear brother.” She also visited Baba Siddique’s family at the Lilavati hospital.
As the news spread, Bollywood stars, including Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Veer Pahariya and Raj Kundra, were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital to offer their condolences to Siddique’s grieving family. Shilpa Shetty was notably seen breaking down in tears as she left the hospital in her car, visibly shaken by the loss of her friend.
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