77-year-old veteran actor Deven Verma breathed his last on December 2, 2014 after suffering a heart attack and kidney failure.

Known for films like Beshram and Angoor he has been considered as one of Bollywood’s best comedians. Mourning his loss, many took on to Twitter, praying for his soul to rest in peace:

Anushka Sharma: RIP Deven Verma ... How much I love his scene in Andaz Apna Anna, "main betiyon ko chudiyaan pehnaoonga .. Aap ma ko .. "

Riteish Deshmukh: Deven Verma - incredible actor, comic excellence second to none. Thank you for making my childhood so memorable. Will miss you sir- RIP

Manoj Bajpayee: Sad to hear that the great deven verma ji passed away. my heartfelt condolences to his family.his performances were such an inspiration. RIP

Vikram Bhatt: Saddened by the news of #DevenVarma passing away. Spent hours watching him and even imitating him. Thank you for the joy you spread sir.

Karan Johar: #RIPDevenVerma ...your straight faced impeccable comic timing still doesn't have a successor....

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear Deven Varma-ji has passed away. A breakthrough humorist & baadshah of subtle comic timing, he made comedy look classy. RIP, Sir.

Randeep Hooda: "Pritam aaaan milo" RIP Deven Verma.. So many entertaining memories of my childhood cinema experience :)) #DevenVerma

Anupam Kher: So sad to know about demise of our friend & a very fine actor Deven Verma. Used to meet him at Yash Ji’s house. Always smiling & warm.

RIP May his soul rest in peace!