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

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
Badminton star Saina Nehwal remembered him as a great sports lover

Actor Anupam Kher said he was kind and always ready to help
Filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir, in a statement to PTI, said Roy was a patriot

Former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin offered his condolences as he shared a throwback picture with Subrata Roy
Actor Manisha Koirala also shared a post for the founder of Sahara Group

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