By: Shree1news, 31 OCT 2020
A number of Bollywood celebrities have expressed grief over the dying of James Bond star Sir Sean Connery. Whereas Nimrat Kaur referred to as him the unique Bond, Abhishek Bachchan mentioned there might by no means be a greater Bond than him.
James Bond star Sir Sean Connery, who epitomised writer Ian Fleming’s suave 007 agent in seven James Bond films, died on Saturday on the age of 90. As followers of the legend internationally mourn his loss, a number of Bollywood celebrities additionally paid digital tributes to the late actor.
Abhishek Bachchan said there could never be a better Bond than the legend. He wrote on Twitter, “We’ve lost another legend today. After watching Highlander I hoped he’d remain immortal. He’ll stay on through his immense work. #RIP Sean Connery. There’ll never be a better Bond than you.”
Arjun Rampal recalled some of his most memorable characters from the Bond movies. He tweeted, “The legend Sir Sean Connery, the first and finest James Bond, Indiana Jones father Henry Jones Sr. The incredible Jim Malone in The Untouchables are just a few of the incredible characters he delivered to life. Will at all times stay with me. Thanks. RIP. #ripseanconnery.”
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh reacted to Connery’s demise on Twitter. He wrote, “how does one even thank sean connery for all the movies…”
Nimrat Kaur hailed Connery as the original Bond and tweeted, “Rest in peace Sir Sean Connery. They don’t make them like you anymore… #OGBond.”
Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia paid tribute to him on Twitter. He mentioned, “The original Bond ! James Bond. Sir #SeanConnery Rests ! Goodbye 007 and thank you.”
“A legend leaves us. RIP Sir Sean Connery. Deep condolences to his family and fans. May God bless his soul,” tweeted Aftab Shivdasani.
Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar also wrote, “RIP Sir Sean Connery. The original 007. You were the epitome of grace. #SeanConnery.”
The information of the actor’s demise was shared by BBC. In a profession, spanning a number of a long time, the British star featured in lots of critically-acclaimed and industrial blockbusters akin to The Hunt for Pink October, Indiana Jones and the Final Campaign, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.
He first played the role of James Bond in 1962’s Dr No, which he followed up with From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Never Say Never Again(1983). Connery won an Oscar for supporting actor for his turn as a tough Irish cop in Brian De Palma’s 1987 The Untouchables.
Source: A-N