Twitter was flooded with condolences for the Missile Man. From calling him 'My Hero' to 'My President', B-Towners joined in mourning for the legend. After all, this was the 'People's President'.
Here's what Bollywood had to say:
Shah Rukh Khan: So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack & now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.
Farhan Akhtar: Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of one of the most inspirational Indians of r time, former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad. RIP.
John Abraham: A sad day ,my ex president A.P.J.Abdul Kalam is no more. A man who made India what it is , a superpower.I deeply loved and respected you sir.
Sridevi: A people's president who ignited minds across the world. RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. @APJAbdulKalam @BoneyKapoor ?????? ????
Sunidhi Chauhan: A very sad day for us Indians. APJ Abdul Kalam, may your soul rests in peace.
Gul Panag: #RIP APJ Abdul Kalam Sir!
#PeoplesPresident
Arjun Kapoor: RIP APJ Abdul Kalam. India loses a fine citizen & a fantastic human being today.
Riteish Deshmukh: RIP APJ Abdul Kalam - Sir, thank you for your immense contribution. #Respect #BharatRatna #PrideOfIndia
Neil Nitin Mukesh: Sad day indeed.India has lost its Bharat Ratna.A hero who has been an inspiration to millions worldwide.APJ Abdul Kalam sir may ur soul RIP
Raveena Tandon: A true patriot and an inspiration to the youth! A great loss! : APJ Abdul Kalam RIP #APJAbdulKalamindiaspride
Ajay Devgn: Sad to hear about the loss of our only peoples president - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Big loss to not just our nation but the whole world.
Shreyas Talpade: RIP sir APJ Abdul Kalam. Leader...Visionary....Scientist...HERO.....your inspiration lives on sir.