MUMBAI: On the occasion of the 144th birthday anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi, music industry paid respects to the legend. As twitter is a “#trending” medium for voicing opinions, music industry took to the micro blogging site to remember the man who contributed significantly in India's Independence.

Here are some of the industry tweets.

Sunidhi Chauhan who is back from a successful tour of UK tweeted: Come on Delhi!!! Let us celebrate the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti with some awesome Cricket @CLT20 #clt20

shaan @singer_shaan: Today being Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti makes Today 'Integrity Day' And 'Peacefull Coexistence Day'!! Such Greatness!!!!

SOPHIE CHOUDRY @Sophie_Choudry: So sad that we constantly let down the man who fought for our freedom. Gandhi-ji, may we find our way back to ur path soon.. #GandhiJayanti

Nikhil Chinapa @nikhilchinapa: Maa Durga Puja and Gandhi Jayanti... have a nice day everyone :)

Ayushmann Khurrana @ayushmannk: On Gandhi Jayanti it's time for Wake up Sid and 'wake up India' :)

All India Radio News @airnewsalerts: #GandhiJayanti: The nation pays tribute to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 144th birth anniversary.

VISHAL DADLANI @VishalDadlani: October 2nd. A greedy nation commemorates a selfless man who fought for our Independence. By printing his face on cash. #SorryGandhiji