Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS): Indian film celebrities on Friday mourned the death of legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, a "genius" whose music was "inspirational".

A highly-respected artiste known for his poetic and lyrical music, Cohen wrote a number of popular songs, including the often-covered "Hallelujah", "Everybody knows" and "So Long Marianne". He breathed his last on Thursday night at age 82.

Here's what the celebrities had to say: 

Anupam Kher: Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man. One of the few music legends whose words I could understand and feel. RIP

Sushant Singh Rajput: I just want to wish you a very good journey. Goodbye old friend. Endless love, see you down the road. RIP Leonard Cohen.

Nikkhil Advani: Mornings will never be the same again. Leonard Cohen RIP.

Ranvir Shorey: Goodbye, Leonard Cohen, one of the greatest song writers of our times, and a personal prophet. RIP. Respect.

Vishal Dadlani: 2016 claims another genius, along with the last vestiges of human sanity. Goodbye Leonard Cohen. Write the world a song, wherever you are.

Sajid Khan: R.I.P. Leonard Cohen... His music will continue to inspire generations, especially the classic song 'Hallelujah'... Leonard Cohen.

Soha Ali Khan: It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah. RIP Leonard Cohen I will miss this master of erotic despair terribly.

Ali Fazal: My favourite song - a Leonard Cohen song - My Famous Blue Raincoat. I am sad. Pray for him.

Onir: RIP Leonard Cohen. What a voice...the world will keep dancing with you -- "Dance Me To The End Of Love".

Aditi Rao Hydari: 'There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in' Love you Leonard Cohen #RestInPeace

Papon: Rip Leonard Cohen! Saddened again.