Film maker Raj Kanwar dies at 53.

Bollywood director Raj Kanwar passed away early Friday morning in Singapore. 

Kanwar was responsible for such films as Deewana, Laadla, Jeet, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, and Andaaz. He was in Singapore seeking a transplant for his kidney disease, but passed away before the procedure could take place.

Some big names were among the first Bollywooders to Tweet their condolences after the news reached India:

Shah Rukh Khan:

Launched by Kanwar in Deewana My friend Raj Kanwarji passed away. The impermanence of life, makes one feel so helpless. May his soul rest in peace. Aisi Deewangi...miss u sir

Akshay Kumar:

Worked with Raj Kanwar in Andaaz and Humko Deewane Kar Gaye Deeply saddened to know, Raj Kanwar, one of our finest directors passed away. He'd directed two of my personal favourite films of my career, Andaaz and Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye. My thoughts and prayers with his family. RIP.

Lara Dutta:

Launched by Raj Kanwar in Andaaz R.I.P. Raj ji. Friend,director and guide. Bid goodbye with a very heavy heart! :-(. We lost a kind, gentle, positive man

Abhishek Bachchan:

Worked with him in Dhai Akshar Prem KeTerribly saddened by the passing of Raj Kanwar. Was the first person to sign me after Refugee. He made Aishwarya and my first film together. Dhai Akshar Prem Ke. Was a lovely man, always happy, smiling and joking. Have wonderful memories of him. Now no more.

Priyanka Chopra:

Launched by him in AndaazSaddens me so much,my 1st director Raj Kanwar passed away..RIP Rajji..U believed in me when even I didn't. Andaaz taught me everything I know.

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