
Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, a veteran Indian stock market investor, passed away on Sunday. He was 62 years old.Hisdeath has sent shockwaves among his followers inthe country.
Many have poured tributes to the tycoon, while many prominent personalities remembered Rakesh, fondly known as the Big Bull of the Indianstock market.
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Indian actor Anil Kapoor also paid tribute to his late friend. Sharing a picture of Jhunjhunwala with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kapoor wrote, “Rakesh Jhunjhunwalla was a dear friend, always been a well wisher of my family…specially my daughters Sonam and Rhea .. a visionary and a true Indian patriot .. loved films and music .. we will miss him dearly.”
He suffered a heart attackand breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Many reports are suggesting that he was not well for the past few months and hadmultiple health issues, including kidney ailments.
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Jhunjhunwala was closely connected with the film industry and actors. He has produced films like 'Sridevi's 'English Vinglish', Amitabh Bachchan's'Shamitabh', and Arjun Kapoor's 'KI & Ka'.
FilmmakerVivek Agnihotrialso mourned the death of Jhunjhunwala. Calling him a financial genius,the 'Kashmir Files' director tweeted, “OMG. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ji was such a passionate patriot, a financial genius with a great sense of humour and a positive worldview. A visionary, a great human and a friend.”
PM Modi, Ratan Tata and many others have paid tribute to the late businessman.