Well known Indian socialite and philanthropist Parmeshwar Godrej, wife of Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej, passed away in a private hospital here.
She breathed her last late on Monday night at the Breach Candy Hospital where she was admitted recently for treatment of some lung ailments, but details are not available.
She was 71 and is survived by her husband Adi Godrej and their three children, Nisaba Godrej, Pirojsha and Tanya Dubash.
The last rites of Parmeshwar were performed in Mumbai early on Tuesday.
Parmeshwar started her career as one of the first airhostesses of national carrier Air India, before she married Godrej and became a prominent figure in the city's glam and celeb circuits.
She was renowned for her work in combating AIDS through the Heroes Project which she launched in 2004 along with Hollywood actor Richard Gere and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative and also served on the board of several major international foundations and trusts.
A popular socialite with the signature beret, and once a Page 3 regular, Parmeshwar had hosted a party for international talk show queen Oprah Winfrey in 2012.
The news of her demise was received on Tuesday with shock and disbelief by friends and celebrities.
Members of the Hindi film fraternity mourned her death.
Saddened by the passing of our friend, Parmeshwar Godrej. She was a warm and loving person who we will all miss.
— Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit) October 11, 2016
Shocked to hear about Parmeshwar Auntys #ParmeshwarGodrej demise,just can't believe it in a glamorous heaven may you Rest in peace
— Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) October 11, 2016
Will never forget Parmeshwar Godrej and her work for #AIDS through her #HeroesProject . A charismatic, indefatigable force. #RIP
— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1) October 11, 2016
Rest in peace #ParmeshwarGodrej Such a dignified and kind lady. Power with grace. Strength to Adi sir and their family.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) October 11, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Godrej family.. #ParmeshwarGodrej was a personality like no other & her charity work was formidable. #RIP
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) October 11, 2016
Devastated to hear that Parmeshwar Godrej left us.Just can't believe it. This is very sad. Too soon for such a beautiful soul. Will miss you
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) October 11, 2016
A woman with solid strength integrity and grace..I cannot believe you are not with us any more Parmeshwar Godrej..Condolences to the family
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 11, 2016
Mumbai lost a philanthropist, visionary & a great lady..Rest in peace #ParmeshwarGodrej. Your city & people will miss you...
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) October 11, 2016
Deeply saddened & shocked to hear that Parmeshwar Godrej passed away. She was one of the most vivacious & energetic women I have known #RIP
— Sameera Reddy (@reddysameera) October 11, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear about Parmeshwar Godrej #RIP
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivek_oberoi) October 11, 2016
She was a committed crusader against HIV, a philanthropist with a golden heart!
Deeply saddened to learn lovely beautiful Parmeshwar Godrej passed away last night at Breach Candy.She was truly https://t.co/EHt9uCpFzu
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) October 11, 2016
Few friends would go to the ends of the earth for you in times of need #ParmeshwarGodrej was one of them. RIP. Cherished friendships
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) October 11, 2016
When you wish that some days just didn't happen.. will miss you Parmeshwar. Deepest condolences to the Godrej & Bahl families.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) October 11, 2016
Sad to know about the demise of Parmeshwar Godrej. One of the most gracious & down to earth person i knew. You will be missed.#RIP
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 11, 2016
Deeply saddened by the passing of Parmeshwar Godrej, dear friend from my early days in advertising. I share her family's grief.
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) October 11, 2016
Devastated by death of close friend, Parmeshwar Godrej, last night: she was always there for me in my most difficult times. 1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 11, 2016
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