Published 18:23 IST, March 20th 2020

Boney Kapoor shares heartfelt tribute to the late PK Banerjee

Many fans and celebrities are sharing heartfelt messages and fond memories with PK Banerjee. Boney Kapoor also took to Twitter to share his heartfelt tribute.

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passing away of legendary Indian footballer PK Banerjee has left entire sports industry and his fans in shock. As per reports, PK Banerjee passed away at of 83 on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Many fans and celebrities are sharing heartfelt messs and fond memories with PK Banerjee on ir social media handle. Popular Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor also took to Twitter to share his heartfelt condolences to PK Banerjee with a throwback picture.

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Boney Kapoor recently shared a picture of PK Banerjee along with cast and crew of his film, Maidaan. In picture, one can see legendary football player sitting on his wheelchair in a bright yellow collared t-shirt and track pants and on his right is Ajay Devgn, lead actor of film, in a coach suit. All seem to be very happy meeting legend as y can be seen all smiles in picture.

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Along with picture, Boney Kapoor also wrote saying that he has huge respect for PK Banerjee as he took Indian football to great heights, where one could ever dream of getting re. Check out picture below.

 

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PK Banerjee passes away

According to reports, PK Banerjee was kwn as “ man with a golden kick".  legendary Indian footballer was a two-timer Olympic champion. It was stated that PK Banerjee was suffering from sepsis and several-organ failure due to pneumonia. Reports, also suggested that he was suffering through several problems such as heart problems, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. It was also reported that over past two weeks, PK Banerjee was kept on ventilator.

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Also read | One Of Indian Football's Greatest, PK Banerjee Dies At 83

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18:23 IST, March 20th 2020