Bollywood stars such as Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor among others are remembering legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who died at the age of 94.

The first Black actor to win an Academy Award, Sidney Poitier was an inspiration to many. The Bahamian actor has played many pivotal roles in some of the most iconic Hollywood movies. His notable works include ‘The Defiant Ones’, ‘Porgy and Bess’, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’, ‘Paris Blues’, and more.

With his maverick performances, the actor-director not only earned a huge fan following in Hollywood but also in Bollywood.

Mourning the demise of his ‘childhood idol’, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor took to his social media handle and shared an unseen picture of them together.

“Sidney Poitier, my childhood idol, lifelong inspiration & star of some of my favourite films… Forever your fan & admirer Rest in Peace,” he wrote alongside the picture.