Several stars are still in shock as they read the news of Yash Chopra who is no more amongst us. Yes, the veteran producer, director and screen-writer passed away on Sunday, October 21. At the age of 80, the great man was suffering from dengue and battling the illness, when he finally gave up on life.

Celebrities from all over have been paying their tribute to Yashji as they post their heartfelt sympathies on their microblogging page.

Mahesh Bhatt: "Heartbreaking news Yash Chopra passes away!"

"Yash Chopra the 'storyteller' having enchanted us with his movies packs up and leaves. Telling us all : Remember, u too are mortal."

Anurag Kashyap: "Yash Ji passed away before his last film came to the theatres.. Not done.."

"Wtf.. Slowly we are losing all the great men of indian cinema.. All so close to each other.."

Neil Nitin Mukesh: ":( :( :( yash uncle !!! :(:( "

"My first director :( remember the way he pampered me as a child in VIJAY. Worked for him. I love him truly. An inspiration FOREVER ! :( :("

"Three generations of MUKESH'S , my grandfarther (kabhie kabhie) ,my father (Noorie) and me ..indian cinema will now always be incomplete !"

Riteish Deshmukh: "The man who taught the country how to fall in love -passes away - you will always be with us thru ur work- King of Romance- RIP YASHJI"

Shabana Azmi: "Yashji!!!! How could you go? On your 80th birthday we wished for u to make 80 more films..its heartbreaking. Deepest condolences to d family"

Boman Irani: "Saddened and numbed! Oh Yash Uncle...we will miss you!!!"

"If you asked him for a favor, he would be the one following it up. Then when you thanked him, he would fend it off with a joke..everytime!!!"

Madhur Bhandarkar: "I'm shocked & saddened by the loss of Hindi Cinema's legend - Yash ji. romance in cinema will always be incomplete without u. RIP"

Vivek Oberoi: "The legendary romantic, the poet of evergreen love, the magician who created the greatest love stories...RIP Yash uncle...u will be missed!"

Sonam Kapoor: "Rip yashji."

"Heartbroken.. Please RIP."

Shreya Ghoshal: "R.I.P. Yash Uncle. I can't still believe this has happened.."

Siddharth: "Mr. Yash Chopra is no more…a giant tree falls. Indian cinema will never be the same again…romance will never be the same again…sad day:("

"Woke up thinking of the millions of people whose only memories of love in their lives are connected to Yash Chopra’s films, music & images…"

Amitabh Bachchan: "Yash Chopra passes away .. Just now a hour ago .."

" I never ever thought there would come a day when I would have to say - " Yash Chopra no more " .. He went away too soon !!"

"Yash Chopra - 44 years of association .. of creativity, friendship, fun and family ties .. each moment so vivid even now .. gone !!"

"Just back from his studio where he lies still and motionless .. this was the first time I ever saw him on his back in 44 yrs !!"

"They have all gone one by one ... no one of substance left to recreate those days when he started .. energy, verve, passion ...IWHD"

"IWHD : It was his domain !!"

Kunal Khemu: "The legend whose films have lived with us for decades through romance, songs and dialogues passes away. RIP Yashji you will always be missed"

Sushmita Sen: "Mr. Yash Chopra..a legend of love and love stories passes away :( my condolences to all his loved ones. Deeply saddened. Rest in Peace Sir.."

Aftab Shivdasani: "A legend who epitomised Romance passes away.. Rest in peace Yash ji.. May the lord grant your soul peace, prayers for the Chopra family."

Ayesha Takia: "RIP Yash Chopra ji."

Ayushmann Khurrana: "RIP Yash ji. The real heartbeat of Indian cinema halts this day. Thank you sir for filling the romantic void on the celluloid."

Tusshar Kapoor: "Can't believe Yash ji passed away, huge fan of his body of work like the rest of the country, his style epitomized romance with class! RIP!!"

Ameesha Patel: "I just can't believ that the king of romance yash chopra just passed away..shocking n immensely painful news"

Madhuri Dixit: "Just got the news that Yashji passed on. He was one of the giants of cinema. My deepest condolences to his family. We will all miss him."

Shruti Haasan: "RIP yashji thankyou for the magic"

Manoj Bajpayee: "Yash ji is no more with us in this world.numbed to hear this just when i arrive in mumbai.what a loss!may you rest in peace yash ji."

Shilpa Shetty: "Just heard the tragic news of Yash uncle passing away. The epitome of Romance a great man...will miss him dearly. R.I.P Yash Uncle"

Akshay Kumar: "I'm in shock and numb, can't believe the news, the man who immortalised love, Mr. Yash Chopra is no more. May his soul…"

Bipasha Basu: "We lost the iconic,inspiring n always smiling Yash Chopra today.Saddened and shocked by this news.He will be missed forever.RIP Yash Uncle."

Lara Dutta: "All I ever really knew of Hindi films began with Yash uncles brand of cinema. RIP Yash Chopra ji. Will miss you terribly."

Kailash Kher: "Oh My God,now Yash Chopra ji is left us, Sincere Prayers, may his Soul rest in peace, Romance ka filmankan Aalop ho gayaa, prabhu raksha"

"OMG Yash Chopra is no more, insaniyat ki Misaal, aur neki ki Mashaal Bujh gayee, may his soul rest in supreme forces Lap, Prayers"

"Dataa Raksha karo Achchho ka aur achchhaiyon ka Ant ho raha hai, Big Void in d film Industry without you Yash ji Synonym of Romantic films"

Ram Gopal Varma: "Jab tak tha yash tab tak tha cinema"

"Jab tak rahega cinema tab tak rahega yash"

"From Deewar to Chandni his range was just unbelievable"

Neha Dhupia: "Shocked and saddened to hear bout yash ji. Thank you for ur movies and ur magic sir... U ll never be forgotten! Rest in peace."

Preiti Zinta: "Yash Uncle we will miss you. May god give peace to your soul . R. I. P"

Minissha Lamba: "RIP Yashji... Hindi cinema gave me meaning thru ur golden Classics... Thank you for all d beautiful cinematic moments u have given the world"

"You will forever live on... In the smiles and tears of people, to whose lives u brought so much joy!"

Dia Mirza: "Deeply saddened...a stalwart film maker...champion of causes for the industry...kind heart...great soul...RIP Yashji"

Sridevi: "Deeply saddened by the shocking news of Yashji passing away, he was full of warmth & affection whenever we met, he will be missed forever."

Anurag Basu: "Yash chopra-Human relations will never be the same on indian screen..the way he potrayed,nobody did ,nobody could..suppose nobody ever will"

Anupam Kher: "Yash ji was my anchor, my quiet strength & my father figure in Mumbai. Never realised when our relationship shifted from films to Family."

"In 2012, lost four Closest people in my life. My Father, Sister Dolores, my manager Mr. Shetty & now Yash ji. I feel Emotionally Orphaned."

Asha Bhosle: "Just as I was getting over the grief of my daughter, my brother Yash Chopra Bhaisaab has left me. Sad year."

Arjun Rampal: "Landed in Mumbai to shocking news. RIP Yashji, the saddest day in the industry."

Farhan Akhtar: "Today I understand the phrase 'The end of an era'. RIP Yash uncle."

Shekhar Kapur: "Last of d great directors that defined Hindi Cinema passes away as d curtain comes down on an era. Yashji, u will be missed"

"With Yash Chopra ends the age of innocence and lyricism of Hindi Cinema. Now is the age of angst"

Jackky Bhagnani: "Yashji is no more am still in shock hearing this news..its the end of an ERA…Romance will never be the same again…black day for the industry"

Esha Deol: "Yash uncle we will miss u"

A.R. Rahman: "Respect, love and admiration for Yashji and his legacy ..may God bless his soul !"

Shahid Kapoor: "No words ..... Just RESPECT .... A legend in the true sense .. RIP yash ji .."

Lata Mangeshkar: "Mere bhai mere mitra ,cine jagat ke mahan director aur film maker yashji aaj humare bich nahi rahe. Film jagat ki ye bohot badi haani hui hai,ishwar yashji ki aatma ko shaanti de. Pamela bhabhi aur chopra pariwaar ke dukh me hum mangeshkar sehbhaagi hai."

Prabhu Deva: "RIP Yashji... Numb and shocked. He will always live in our hearts through his films."

Karan Johar: "Very few children get the opportunity to be fathered twice in one lifetime...yash uncle gave me that privilege...i miss u so much yash uncle"

Randeep Hooda: "RIP Yash Chopra.A self made man who touched millions of hearts,inspired many a dream and left a mark on the journey of cinema quite his own."

Priyanka Chopra: "Ab Mohabbat ka Bhi dil toot Gaya... RIP Yashji.. Thank u for always being so kind to me..thank u for showing us what love should be.."

The whole of Bollywood is devastated as they lose a man who created romance out of love.

R.I.P Yash Raj Chopra.