Popular Punjabi rapper-singer/politician Sidhu Moose Wala passed away on Sunday leaving his fans and followers throughout the country in a state of shock and denial. Sidhu was shot dead by unknown assistants in Mansa, Punjab while traveling with two of his private bodyguards.

Soon after the news broke out, several Bollywood stars took to their social media outlets to express their condolances over the passing of young and promising star. Ajay Devgan tweeted, "Stunned by the shocking death of #SidhuMoosewala. May Waheguru give his loved ones strength in their hour of grief. RIP departed soul ?? Still trying to wrap my head around this one."

Singer Mika Singh wrote, "I always say I’m proud to be Punjabi but today I feel shame to be saying the same. A young talented boy just 28 years old, so popular and with such a bright future ahead of him @iSidhuMooseWala killed in Punjab by Punjabi’s. May God bless his soul and he rest in eternal peace."

Actress Swara Bhaskar tweeted, "This is so tragic ?? Moosewala was amongst the first artists to lend support to the #FarmersProtest Deeply unfortunate. Condolences to the bereaved families. ????????????."

Comedian Kapil Sharma also tweeted a photo of Sidhu and wrote, "Satnam shri waheguru ?? very shocking n very sad, a great artist n a wonderful human being, may god give the strengths to his family ?? #sidhumoosewala."

Apart from these, Geeta Basra, Vishal Dadlani, Vicky Kaushal, Nimrat Kaur and several others paid their respects to the departed soul.