He had been the man behind the lens to give us memorable clicks from movies like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Ishq, Dil To Pagal Hai and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai among others. And now sadly he has left for heavenly abode.

Gautam Rajadhyaksha, the eminent photographer of the Bollywood, passed away this morning following a massive heart attack. Aged 61, Rajadhyaksha is a cousin of noted writer-columnist Shobhaa De. She wrote in her micro-blogging site - "My darling Gautam Rajadhyaksha no more. Saddened beynd belief.Farewell confidante-cousin.Thank u 4 your generous love nd soft focus memories.(sic)."

A favourite lensman among B-town celebrities, Rajadhyaksha has worked with most of the top stars and film personalities - Lata Mangeshkar to Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan to Neil Nitin Mukesh. According to sources, Nutan, Hema Malini, Madhuri Dixit and Lisa Ray were some of his muses. Said Shobhaa to sources, "Gautam's soft-focus photography style was unique and his artistic personality was unmatched. It was a privilege for people to get photographed by him."

Also a writer, Rajadhyaksha had done the screenplay of two films, 'Bekhudi' and 'Anjaam'.

Hearing his demise, several celebrities penned down their shock and condolences on twitter -

Karan Johar - Gautam rajadhyaksha was one my most favourite people in the fraternity...funny,sensitive and always positive..I love you gautam and I miss u...When I was hugely overweight...gautam told me.."Darling...not that it makes a difference but try to give me your left profile...it may help!..A deep sense of loss...we lost the one man who captured every movie star with his lens and his heart...RIP Gautam...you will remain forever!

Lata Mangeshkar - hum sabke priya mitra ,bahot bade photographer ,acche gayak, acche lekhak, aur bahot hi acche insan gautam rajadhyaksha ji ka aaj subha dehaant hua,humare liye ye bahot dukh ki baat hai,mujhe kadam kadam pe ek acche insan ki yaad aati rahegi,main ishwar se prartana karti hun ki ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de...

Amitabh Bachchan - Too shocked to learn of Gautam ! Were talking about him just the other day. Many of his pictures adorn our house and our books .. Gautam ! You have left behind a legacy that shall keep you in our hearts forever .. pictures that you took shall be with us always ! Gautam Rajadhyaksha the most gentlest of humans, and one of the finest photographers in the Industry, a friend,family favorite ..RIP

Abhishek Bachchan - The 1st time I ever did a professional photoshoot was in front of the lens of the great Gautam Rajyadaksh. He was a pioneer in glamour...Photography and possibly one of the sweetest and most gentle people you would ever meet. Rest in peace Gautam, you will be greatly missed.

Neil Nitin Mukesh - Heard of the sad demise of ace photographer Gautam Rajyadaksh.My first ever portfolio was shot by him. Asha bhosle ji had sent me to him!RIP. Have fond memories of working with him. He truly was a great man. And a great artist.

Madhur Bhandarkar - Shocked 2 hear abt d demise of best portraitist photogpher Gautam Rajadhyaksha. He was a great human being & will b missed always. RIP!

Boman Irani - Rest in peace Gautam. You made everything look so beautiful. "All this and heaven too!"

Riteish Deshmukh - Rest in peace Gautam Rajadhyaksha - every photographer aspired to be him n every face wanted to b captured by him- will miss you.

Celina Jaitly - Saddened by the news of the demise of legendary ace photographer Gautam rajadhyakshya .. He made us timeless with his talent..we will miss u

Shazahn Padamsee - Omg. RIP Gautam Rajyadhyaksha. Was like a member of my family. Lovely human being. U will be missed terribly.