PM Modi expresses grief over death of theatre personality Alyque Padamsee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday condoled the demise of veteran ad maker and theatre personality Alyque Padamsee, describing him as a wonderful communicator.

Padamsee, who played the role of Jinnah in Richard Attenborough's award-winning film "Gandhi", died on Saturday at the age of 90.

"Saddened by the demise of Alyque Padamsee. A wonderful communicator, his extensive work in the world of advertising will always be remembered. His contribution to the theatre was also noteworthy," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a tweet quoting Modi.