"I am a great admirer and a huge fan of Shammiji. His energy on screen is a treat to watch and I have loved every bit of it. His demise is a huge loss to the film industry and fraternity and mainly to his millions of fans. I convey my heart felt condolences to all in his family," Rajinikanth said in a statement.
"O mere sona... you will always live in our hearts," he added.
79-year-old Shammi was on dialysis for the past few days and was admitted to the ICU of Mumbai hospital, where he breathed his last this morning.
(Published 14 August 2011, 08:39 IST)
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