Trigger Warning: This article mentions death.

On Friday, September 27, Harry Potter fame Dame Maggie Smith, passed away at the age of 89. The world was shocked when the news of her sudden demise was announced by her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, through a statement. While millions of fans mourned the passing away of the Oscar-winning actress, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Parineeti Chopra also paid their last respects to her through their social media.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Bebo shared an image of Dame Maggie Smith and penned a note. Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Forever in Power” with a star and red heart emoji. The Crew actress also quoted Smith from her British historical drama TV series Downton Abbey and stated, “I am a woman dear. I can be as contrary as I choose.”

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Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur is back on the big screen after a year since his 2023 film, Bheed. Kapur recently featured in a web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, this year. He has collaborated with Varun Dhawan’s niece Anjini Dhawan this time. We are talking about the recently released film, Binny And Family which is touted to discuss the communication gap between kids and grandparents. So, if you plan to watch the coming-of-age drama, you have come to the right place. Below are the tweets you should read before booking your seats for Anjini Dhawan and Pankaj Kapur’s film. 

An X user called Binny And Family a “great movie” that bridges the communication gap between two generations. “#BinnyAndFamily is a great movie that bridges the communication gap between gen z and older generations,” read the tweet.

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Maggie Smith died at the age of 89 on Friday, September 27. The unfortunate news of the actress passing away was announced by her sons, who revealed that Smith died in the hospital surrounded by her family. As the news surfaced online, Smith’s fans and well-wishers paid tribute to the Harry Potter actress. Moreover, her co-stars and friends from the industry also mourned the loss of the legendary actress.

As for the statement dropped by the family members of Smith, it revealed, “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

It further stated, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”  

Smith’s Downton Abbey co-stars, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Boneville, and Paul Giamatti paid their respects to the late actress. The list was also joined by Whoopi Goldberg, who called the Hollywood star a “great woman.”