Chandigarh August 17:The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Mr. Bhag Singh, the celebrated dramatist, Punjabi film actor-director and writer, who died here today after a brief illness.He was 82 and is survived by his wife and two daughters, one of whom is with All India Radio.
In a condolence message, Mr. Badal said that Mr. Bhag Singh was Punjabi film actor-director who performed his professional duties with utmost dedication, commitment and sincerity. In his death the state has lost a gem and a vacuum has been created which was difficult to be filled.
Mr. Badal expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to them to bear this irreparable loss.
Meanwhile, Member Parliament and President Shiromani Akali Dal Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal also condoled the death of Mr. Bhag Singh.
Information & Public Relations Minister Punjab Mr.Bikram Singh Majithia also shared his condolences with the family of Mr. Bhag Singh and described him a multi faceted personality dedicated to the cause of Punjabi films and drama.
Media Advisor to Chief Minister Mr.Harcharan Bains also mourned the death of Mr. Bhag Singh. He said; Mr. Bhag Singh was a celebrated dramatist and Punjabi film artist to the core and a social activist who sincerely propagated the ethics of drama.