Yuvraj Singh, Anupam Kher lead tributes to Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy

Subrata Roy died on November 14 at the age of 75

Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy died on November 14 due to cardiorespiratory arrest. He was 75. According to a statement from Sahara Group, Roy was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai after his health deteriorated on November 12.

He died following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes.

“It is with profound sadness that Sahara India Pariwar informs the demise of our Hon'ble 'Saharasri' Subrata Roy Sahara, Managing Worker and Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar,” the group said in the statement, describing Roy as a guiding force, mentor and source of inspiration for all those who worked alongside him.

The announcement of Roy’s death was immediately followed by tributes from his friends and associates on social media.

Yuvraj Singh said Subrata Roy was one of the few people who stood by him when he was diagnosed with cancer

Saddened to hear of the passing away of Mr. Subrata Roy, a real stalwart. He was a true testament of someone who never gave up no matter what the odds.

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When I got diagnosed with cancer, he was one of the few people who stood by me and supported me. He was always very close to… pic.twitter.com/44VEkKtV4a

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 14, 2023

He use to be a great sports lover and supported a lot of sportspersons…Thank u sir for all the love and support you will be missed #SubrataRoy pic.twitter.com/PrGpLJZt43

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— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) November 15, 2023

Actor Anupam Kher said he was kind and always ready to help

Saddened to know about the demise of Sahara Shri #SubrataRoy Ji! Met him many times on different occasions! He was always ready to help, kind and larger than life. May god rest his soul in peace! Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/Mx6gB8zUwY

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) November 15, 2023

VIDEO | "I knew him personally, he was a huge patriot, and the passion he had for the country was unparallel," says filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir on demise of Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy.#SubrataRoy pic.twitter.com/tV5Lq1lwep

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 15, 2023

Former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin offered his condolences as he shared a throwback picture with Subrata Roy

My deepest condolences on the passing away of Shri Subrata Roy. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/1Cl2WDP0Lv

— (Hon) Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 15, 2023

The man who never given up during his struggle life. #RIP DEAR SIR #sahara #subrataroy #SubrataRoySahara pic.twitter.com/lZtNjoh9Ni

— Manisha Koirala (@mkoirala) November 15, 2023

Take a look at some other tributes:

great motivator, speaker and sports lover is no more . #RIP #sahara #subrataroy pic.twitter.com/XZBpiKCObf

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 14, 2023

I have no idea, what went wrong with his financial part in business. But from my childhood he was always an inspiration for me as a great sports lover. RIP #saharashri #SubrataRoy pic.twitter.com/3YZ3pvV5bt

— Niklesh Jain (@nikchess) November 15, 2023