Bollywood celebs mourn the death of BKS Iyengar

World-renowned yoga guru B K S Iyengar passed away in Pune early this morning following a prolonged illness. The founder of the Iyengar School of Yoga who was 96 had been hospitalised for over a week.

His death has come as a surprise to most and a few B-town stars took to Twitter to share their thoughts.

BBC News - India yoga guru BKS Iyengar dies http://t.co/T6SFbWX3Cu A true Giant has passed today. Thank you guruji for all you shared.

— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) August 20, 2014

BKS Iyengar. RIP. Condolences to his family and the millions of followers who's lives were enriched by his Yoga discipline.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 20, 2014

One of the most admired and respected Yoga teachers in the world. Yogacharya RIP B.K.S. Iyengar. pic.twitter.com/Kk2yNMJxRe

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) August 20, 2014