Singh, who was famed for his books Train to Pakistan, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale and Delhi, died at his home in Delhi after suffering from respiratory trouble, aged 99.
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Shah Rukh Khan wrote on Twitter saying: ''Oh no Khushwant Singh is no more. He made our lives so much richer by his literary contributions. ''With Malice towards one and all'' RIP''
Director Shekhar Kapur wrote: ''An Institution says adieu. His final joke upon us. RIP Khushwant Singh.''
Pooja Bhatt said: ''RIP Khuswant Singh. What a life! Indeed what a life! Thank you for your words,your girth and your mirth.''
Columnist and author Shobhaa De tweeted: ''Khushwant Singh. End of an era. Only KS could say 'There's no condom for a pen." And prove it!''
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India's prime minister Manmohan Singh pays last respects to Khushwant Singh
Actress Neha Dhupia said: ''RIP #KhushwantSingh ji .... Between the bookshelves and the books u ll always b remembered in a corner of our homes n hearts!''
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid tribute to the journalist and author saying: "A gifted author, candid commentator and a dear friend. He lived a truly creative life."
Singh is survived by his daughter Mala and son Rahul.
His body was cremated at Lodhi Crematorium.
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