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Kundan Shah no more; PM and others mourn huge loss
Veteran filmmaker Kundan Shah passed away on October 7. The classic director suffered a heart attack and breathed his last at Mumbai residence as reported by PTI.
New Delhi: Veteran filmmaker Kundan Shah passed away on October 7. The classic director suffered a heart attack and breathed his last at Mumbai residence as reported by PTI.
The revered director was hailed as one of the great filmmakers our country ever produced. He made some path breathing films such as the Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Kya Kehna, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa to name a few. He was 69.
The film fraternity expressed their grief over the sudden demise of Shah on Twitter. In fact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too hailed his exceptional work in Indian cinema and extended condolences to the family.
Here are Twitter reactions:
Kundan Shah even directed several television shows including the very popular Nukkad and Wagle Ki Duniya. Both the shows were game changers and experimental. Shah although is best remembered for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, the satire which remains one of the masterpieces of Indian cinema.