Fashion idol Parmeshwar Godrej passes away at 70

Socialite-Philanthropist Parmeshwar Godrejpasses away at 70. Celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar, Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Anupam Kher today gave condolences of her death to their family and called her "vivacious" and "good-hearted".

Industrialist Adi Godrej's wife, Parmeshwar, died last night at a city hospital after prolonged illness, family sources said.    

Parmeshwar, 70, was suffering from a lung illness.

Azmi remembered Parmeshwar as someone special, writing, "Deeply saddened to learn lovely beautiful Parmeshwar Godrej passed away last night at Breach Candy. She was truly special. RIP."

Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "She is LIFE..will never put a "was" with her name..her energy is infectious..her heart is solid and her aura is forever..I love you Parmesh."

"Devastated to hear that Parmeshwar Godrej left us.Just can't believe it. This is very sad. Too soon for such a beautiful soul. Will miss you," Rampal added.

Akhtar posted, "When you wish that some days just didn't happen.. will miss you Parmeshwar. Deepest condolences to the Godrej & Bahl families."

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

"Few friends would go to the ends of the earth for you in times of need #ParmeshwarGodrej was one of them. RIP. Cherished friendships," filmmaker Shekhar Kapur wrote on Twitter.

Actress Sameera Reddy said, "Deeply saddened & shocked to hear that Parmeshwar Godrej passed away. She was one of the most vivacious & energetic women I have known #RIP."

"Deeply saddened to hear about Parmeshwar Godrej #RIP She was a committed crusader against HIV, a philanthropist with a golden heart!"

Vivek Oberoi said.Kabir Bedi posted, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Parmeshwar Godrej, dear friend from my early days in advertising. I share her family's grief."