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In a press conference in Delhi, India’s cricketing legend <keyword id="6359039" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sourav-Ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</keyword> shared some memories about the recently deceased <keyword id="2971682" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="11th-president">11th President</keyword> of India, <keyword id="2972947" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="A-P-J-Abdul-Kalam">A. P. J. Abdul Kalam</keyword>. 
 
Having met him a couple of times, Dada remembered Kalam as a simple man, “I remember shaking hands with him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan after the World Cup in 2003. While he didn’t know much of cricket, we explained to him how 11 players can play with a single ball. Anil(Kumble) asked him about his area of expertise.” 
 When asked if he had some particularly fond memories of the <keyword id="41551" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="science">Science</keyword> Wiz, the Maharaj of Indian cricket smiled, “I received the Padma Shree from him. He’s definitely one of the most down to earth persons I’ve met. Its startling how one could hold the highest civilian post in a country, yet connect to the masses so well. All of us have to leave once, but it’s about how you go. I think because of the way he served the country, he died where he belongs - among students.” 
 
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Kalam most down to earth person I’ve met: Sourav Ganguly

India’s 11th President, Dr <keyword id="2972752" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Avul-Pakir-Jainulabdeen">Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen</keyword> (APJ) <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Destiny-always-has-a-different-plan-Dr-APJ-Abdul-Kalam-planned-an-assignment-which-he-couldnt-give-to-IIM-Shillong-students/articleshow/48248849.cms">Abdul Kalam</a>, who died on Monday at the age of 83, addressing students at <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=IIM+Shillong">IIM Shillong</a>, wanted to be remembered as “teacher”. 
 
Kalam’s adviser <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Srijan+Pal+Singh+">Srijan Pal Singh</a> was on the same stage with him in Shillong when he collapsed and was taken to hospital where he later died. 
 
The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=IIM+Ahmedabad+">IIM Ahmedabad</a> alumnus, Singh, paid tribute to the ‘<keyword id="445273" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Missile-Man">Missile Man</keyword>’ on Tuesday. He has also co-authored two books with the former President. 
 
He posted on Facebook: Once Kalam asked me, “You are young, decide what will like to be remembered for?” 
 
Singh kept on thinking for impressive answers and then one fine day he counter-questioned him. He asked Kalam: “First you tell me, what you would like to be remembered for? President, Scientist, Writer, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Missile+Man">Missile Man</a>, India 2020, Target 3 billion…What?” 
 
Kalam replied: “Teacher”. 
 

	In his touching post on Facebook, Singh said two weeks back they had a long discussion about his missile days. He was worried about the way children behave with their parents. The former President said: “Children need to take care of their parents. It is sad that sometimes this is not happening.”
 
Singh quoted Kalam as advising parents: “Two things. Elders must also do. Never leave wealth at your deathbed – that leaves a fighting family. Second, one is blessed is one can die working, standing tall without any long drawn ailing. Goodbyes should be short, really short.” 
 
He said in his post: “Today, I look back – he took the final journey, teaching, what he always wanted to be remembered doing. And, till his final moment he was standing, working and lecturing.” 
 
“He left us, as a great teacher, standing tall. He leaves the world with nothing accumulated in his account but loads of wishes and love of people. He was a successful, even in his end,” he added. 
 
“Will miss all the times you surprised me with your humility and startled me with your curiosity, will miss the lessons of life you taught in action and words, will miss our struggles to race to make into flights, our trips, our long debates…The man is gone, the mission lives on. Long live Kalam,” he concluded. 
 Kalam was awarded the <keyword id="100256" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Bharat-Ratna">Bharat Ratna</keyword> in 1997, the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and the Padma Bhushan in 1981. 
 
Note: We at <keyword id="824043" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Business-Insider">Business Insider</keyword> have created this unique platform for anyone who wants to pay homage to the beloved Former President, APJ Abdul Kalam- the great leader, teacher, scientist and amongst many other things a visionary par excellence, even as he embarks upon his last journey. Just click on the link to pay your respects: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/social/48249034.cms">http://www.businessinsider.in/social/48249034.cms</a> 
 
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Neither president nor scientist, APJ Abdul Kalam wanted to be remembered as a ‘teacher’

The Former President of India, Abul Pakir Jainulabdin <keyword id="5141" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Abdul-Kalam">Abdul Kalam</keyword>, also known as <keyword id="6402687" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="APJ-Abdul-Kalam">APJ Abdul Kalam</keyword> or the Missile Man of India <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Ex-president-Abdul-Kalam-passes-away/articleshow/48240924.cms">breathed his last</a> at 07:45 PM on July 27th. 
 
The 83-year old scientist was in IIM Shillong, delivering a lecture on ‘Livable Planet’ when he collapsed because of what was later diagnosed as a massive cardiac arrest. 
 
His <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/IAFflight-carrying-mortal-remains-of-former-Indian-President-Kalam-lands-in-Delhi/articleshow/48247729.cms">demise </a>has sent a shockwave amongst the whole nation, and <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> celebrities are no different. Here in, we have collated how the Bollywood celebrities bade adieu to the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/APJ-Abdul-Kalam-A-flaming-torch-that-ignited-young-minds/articleshow/48248430.cms">People’s President</a>. 
 
1. <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> 
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		T 1943 - A brilliant mind, a child like demeanour, simple caring and loved by all .. ex POI passes away .. PRAYERS <a href="http://t.co/MvKnWx9Vty">pic.twitter.com/MvKnWx9Vty</a>
	— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/625751903616417792">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
2. <keyword id="6358170" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Sushmita-Sen">Sushmita Sen</keyword> 
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		What a glorious life!!Greatness lead by example!!#Respect#Salute d life n divine grace of Mr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Godspeed?src=hash">#Godspeed</a>
	— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) <a href="https://twitter.com/thesushmitasen/status/625708149626908672">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
 3. <keyword id="1671" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh-Khan">Shah Rukh Khan</keyword> 
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		So sad to hear about the Gurdaspur terror attack &amp; now the news of Dr. Kalam's demise. May Allah bring peace upon all.
	— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/625696546760163328">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
4. <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> 
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		They say Good &amp; Great r seldom in the same man. Dr Kalam was the epitome of both.A big loss for India. May his beautiful soul Rest in Peace.
	— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankachopra/status/625732776159940608">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
5. <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> 
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		when ur heart says you should meet someone, don't delay. i always wanted to meet Kalam saab and i should have made the effort . my loss .
	— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/625751033780658177">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
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