MUMBAI: The ‘missile man’ of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, very rightly quoted “If you want to leave your footprints on the sand of time do not drag your feet” and he lived by his words. His contribution in defence and space research, as a scientist speaks volumes about him.

The former Indian President passed away on Monday, 27 July from cardiac arrest, while giving a speech at IIM Shillong. His loss is not just limited to one individual, but an entire nation that mourns his departure.

Several names took to social media to pay tribute to the beautiful human being.

Shaan:

Long Live Dr APJ Abdul Kalam!!! https://t.co/EYagAcXuCq

— shaan (@singer_shaan) July 27, 2015

Daler Mehndi:

A huge loss. Saddening. A #visionary par excellence left us today. #Akalpurakh apni charni rakhan. May his soul RIP.

— Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) July 27, 2015

Shreya Ghoshal:

Dr. Abdul Kalam inspired millions with his intellect n vision. You taught our nation that knowledge is power. We are indebted to you. RIP.

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) July 27, 2015

Lata Mangeshkar:

Abhi abhi mujhe khabar mili ke hamare purva Rashtrapati, Bharat Ranta Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam ji ka dukhad (cont) http://t.co/qegTnfbvAg

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 27, 2015

Shankar Mahadevan:

Extremely sad day for all Indians .. APJ ABDUL KALAM passed away .What a source of inspiration he was ! pic.twitter.com/EmqpqrLaE7

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) July 27, 2015

Neelesh Mishra:

Lets not mourn the passing of Dr. Kalam. Lets celebrate his life; let his foresight, humility and wisdom inspire us to become better people.

— Neelesh Misra (@neeleshmisra) July 27, 2015

Vishal Dadlani:

Truly heartbroken. A patriot, a scientist and one of the greatest and most progressive Presidents of India, gone. RIP, #DrAbdulKalam !

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) July 27, 2015

A.R. Rahman:

Dr. Kalam, when you became the President, you gave the word 'hope' a new meaning for Indians... Today, we have... http://t.co/ld4rtRwqWA

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 27, 2015

Arjun Kanungo:

RIP Mr. Kalam. You made the world a better place. https://t.co/1grc98im3T

— Arjun Kanungo (@arjun_kanungo) July 27, 2015

Maati Baani:

India' s most loved dreamer is no more. APJ Kalam sir, our music will always sing of your aspirations and dreams, thats our promise!

— maatibaani (@maatibaani) July 27, 2015

Red FM:

The people's president, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away at 83 after decades of Igniting Minds of the nation. May his soul rest in peace.

— Red FM (@RedFMIndia) July 27, 2015

BIG FM:

Former President BharatRatna A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passes away in Shillong.. huge loss to #India, May his soul RIP! pic.twitter.com/Bgciy1bRdX

— 92.7 BIG FM (@927BIGFM) July 27, 2015

Radio Mirchi:

Jab bhi akash chune ka sapna dekhenge, unka jivan hume hosla dega! Kamal thay woh, Kalam thay woh. Radio mirchi 98.3 deta hai #KalamKoSalam

— RadioMirchi (@Mirchi983FM) July 27, 2015

Radio City:

He came,he saw a vision & now its up to us to live up his dreams, that will be a real tribute to #KalamSir #RCPune pic.twitter.com/FVVn3uGYbW

— Radio City 91.1FM (@myradiocity) July 28, 2015

Times Music:

Good-bye 'Missile Man'. Your 'Winds of Change' is etched in our hearts & memories forever! R.I.P @APJAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/fITUFNzuZ2

— Times Music (@TimesMusicHub) July 27, 2015