By IANS,
New Delhi : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of actor, satirist Jaspal Bhatti, describing him as a person “who endeared himself to generations with his unique perspective on probity in public life”.
In a message, the prime minister said he was “deeply grieved to learn of the tragic and untimely demise of Bhatti” who died in a road accident in Punjab.
The prime minister said: “Bhatti’s work using the medium of television and cinema to hold up a mirror to society and highlighting the problems of the common man will long be remembered.”
“Not only did he contribute in his own way to reform society, he did it with a light and humorous touch, which endeared him to generations of viewers and audiences. In his unfortunate passing away, the country has lost a person who pioneered a unique perspective on probity in public life.”
He conveyed his condolences to Bhatti’s family. “I pray to God to grant you and your family the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab’s Nakodar town, 40 km from here, early Thursday. He was 57.