Baba Siddique Shot Dead: Shilpa Shetty Breaks Down After Visiting Family, Riteish Is 'Shocked Beyond Words'

Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was shot and killed by three unknown attackers in Bandra East, Mumbai, on Saturday evening. He was quickly taken to Lilavati Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. His sudden death shocked the nation, especially the Bollywood community, as Baba had strong connections with many stars.

Celebs pay tribute to Baba SiddiqueAfter learning the news, Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Zaheer Iqbal and others were rushed to the hospital. The actress Shilpa Shetty was visibly moved and broke down in tears as she met the family of NCP leader Baba Siddique.

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Riteish Deshmukh took to his official X account to express his sadness and wrote, “Extremely saddened and shocked beyond words to learn about the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji. My heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and the entire family. May God give them strength to brave this difficult time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.”

Extremely saddened and shocked beyond words to learn about the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji - My heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and the entire family- May god give them strength to brave this difficult time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to… pic.twitter.com/zjNLnspbrp

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 12, 2024

Sanjay Dutt's sister Priya Dutt also shared her sorrows and tweeted, “Today, I’m shaken by the news of Baba Siddique’s tragic death; it has shocked me. Baba was more than a political associate; he was family. To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend. Throughout my father’s political journey and beyond, he stood steadfast by his side. When I entered politics, he guided me through its ups and downs, offering his unwavering support. His loss feels like the departure of a family member. My heart bleeds for Bhabhi, Zeeshan, and Arshia. May God grant them the resilience to bear this immense sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell, dear brother.” She also visited Baba Siddique’s family at the Lilavati hospital.

Today, I'm shaken to the by the news of Baba Siddique's tragic death, it has shocked me . Baba was more than a political associate; he was family.
To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend. Throughout my father's political journey…

— Priya Dutt (@PriyaDutt_INC) October 12, 2024

ALSO READ: More about the firing incidentAs per the reports, the firing took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office near Colgate ground in Nirmal Nagar in the Bandra area of Mumbai. Two people related to the firing of NCP leader Baba Siddique have been taken into custody as per sources in the police department.