Mona Kapoor passes away, B-town mourns

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor remembers Mona Kapoor as a kind and gentle human being and says she was too young to die. Veteran actor Anumpam Kher describes her as a "very helpful and kind lady" and Karan Johar says she "felt only positivity for one and all".

Mona Kapoor, ex-wife of Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor, passed away Sunday after battling multiple organ cancer for five months. She was 48.

B-town celebrities are in shock and took to Twitter to express their grief and sorrow.

Shekhar Kapur: RIP Mona Kapoor. Friend, mother compassionate human being. A well-wisher to all. Gone too young. Will always remember Mona Kapoor for her kindness and gentleness. Known her since she first met Boney Kapoor.

Akshay Kumar: Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of Mona Kapoor, a very affectionate, supportive and positive human being. May God bless her soul and give strength to her family. RIP.

Anupam Kher: Is God feeling insecure? He is calling all good people. Very sad to know about Mona Kapoor's death. She was a very helpful and a kind lady. RIP

Ken Ghosh: Will miss Mona Kapoor smile when I shoot at Future Studio next, always had eclairs on her table for guests. R.I.P Mona Kapoor.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Shocked to hear the sad demise of Mona Kapoor, an extremely kind hearted, down to earth lady, May God bless her soul, RIP.

Sujoy Ghosh: RIP Mona Kapoor. Life is so not fair.

Kunal Kohli : RIP Mona Kapoor. God bless the family and Arjun. She was truly a gracious and brave woman.

Riteish Deshmukh: RIP Mona Kapoorji - she was always kind to people. Prayers and strength to the family.

Dia Mirza: Mona Kapoor leaves a legacy of graciousness and warmth that she gave in abundance to all... heart broken that she has moved on. RIP Mona Aunty

Karan Johar: Mona kapoor was one of the most gracious, dignified and loving human beings i knew... she felt only positivity for one and all... RIP ma'm...

Bipasha Basu: RIP Mona Kapoor! Strength to the family!

Tusshar Kapoor: Really sad to hear about the sudden demise of Mona Kapoor, she was a warm person who always wished me well!

Sophie Choudry: I'm in shock. A truly wonderful lady. U will be missed mona kapoor. May your soul R.I.P and may God give strength to Arjun and Anshula.

Shilpa Shetty: RIP Monaji, loved ure strength and eternally positive attitude. You will be missed. Condolences and prayers to the Kapoor family.

Pooja Bhatt: Tragic news about Mona Kapoor passing away. Shall miss her genuine messages of support that appeared like sunshine through a dark, long night.

Lara Dutta: Mixed bag Sunday. Saddened to hear of the demise of Mona Kapoor. She was always lovely whenever I interacted with her. RIP

Onir: Very sad to hear about the demise of the very warm and loving Mona Kapoor. May her soul find peace.