New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Film Director Madhur Bhandarkar expressed his deep shock and sadness over the sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, terming it a "big loss" for the state.

Speaking to ANI, Bhandarkar shared how the news of the plane crash has left him "extremely saddened."

"When I received the news of the plane crash, I felt extremely saddened. This is a very big loss for Maharashtra... He made a very significant contribution to Maharashtra. I have personally met him many times as well... I express my condolences to the entire Pawar family...," he told ANI.

Earlier, actor Riteish Deshmukh also took to his X account to mourn the loss of one of the state's most influential political figures. "Deeply shocked a...