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Abis Rizvi, a Mumbai-based builder and film producer was among those killed in the Istanbul terror attacks. At least 39 were killed and 40 others were injured during an armed attack at a nightclub in Istanbul early Sunday.
Rizvi was one of the two Indians who passed away in the attacks, External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj posted on Twitter.
I have a bad news from Turkey. We have lost two Indian nationals in the Istanbul attack. Indian Ambassador is on way to Istanbul. /1
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 1, 2017
The victims are Mr.Abis Rizvi son of former Rajya Sabha MP and Ms.Khushi Shah from Gujarat. /2
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 1, 2017
Abis’ shocking death left many of his close friends from B-town shell shocked. Many took to Twitter to express their shock, anger and condolences.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said: “Shocked by the news of losing one of my long time and dearest friend, Abis Rizvi, in the shootout in Istanbul. Will miss you my friend. RIP.”
Shocked by the news of losing one of my long time & dearest friend, Abis Rizvi, in the shootout in Istanbul. Will miss you my friend. RIP pic.twitter.com/KFhHjx6Xci
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 1, 2017
Actor Randeep Hooda wrote: “Shocking. Life is too short, we take too much for granted.. RIP Abis Rizvi. Good man. My condolences to the family.”
Shocking .. Life is too short, we take too much for granted.. #RIP #AbisRizvi .. Good man.. My condolences to the family ? #istambulattack
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) January 1, 2017
Actress Raveena Tandon tweeted: “Abis, we shall miss you RIP my dearest friend. We love you. You leave a deep gap in our hearts and lives.”
Abis,We shall miss you❤️RIP my dearest friend.We love https://t.co/JZUrUG1Jqt leave a deep gap in our hearts & lives ..#terrorattackistanbul
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) January 1, 2017
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Actress Pooja Bhatt also expressed condolence, and said: “Devastated to hear that our friend Abis Rizvi was shot dead in the Istanbul nightclub attack. My heart goes out to his family. RIP.”
Devastated to hear that our friend #AbisRizvi was shot dead in the Istanbul nightclub attack. My heart goes out to his family. RIP ???
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 1, 2017
Actor Jaaved Jaaferi said: “Devastated by the death of my friend Abis Rizvi in the dastardly terrorist attack this morning in an Istanbul nightclub.”
Devastated by the death of my friend #AbisRizvi in the dastardly terrorist attack this morning in an #Istanbul nightclub.
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) January 1, 2017
People who carry out attacks on innocent civilians are the scum of the earth #Istanbul #TerrorAttack.
There should be no mercy on them— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) January 1, 2017
Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon tweeted: “Istanbul night club attack, tragic! So many lives lost. So terrible that two young Indians killed too. RIP Abis Rizvi, a young dynamic achiever.”
#IstanbulNightclubAttack tragic!So many lives lost.So terrible that 2 young Indians killed too. RIP #abisrizvi a young dynamic achiever .
— poonam dhillon (@poonamdhillon) January 1, 2017
Actress Shama Sikander also mourned his death and wondered how “life is so fragile”.
It is indeed extremely sad ?? he was my friend too n I m shocked by d way it happened #stopterrorism pls pls plssss??? https://t.co/VdgIsHjbRV
— shama sikander (@shamasikander) January 1, 2017
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