Pahlaj Nihalani Breathes His Last At 76

Veteran Bollywood producer Pahlaj Nihalani passed away today at the age of 76 at his residence in Mumbai.

According to the producer Shashi Ranjan, Nihalani had been suffering from health issues for some long time and was recently brought home from Nanavati Hospital where he passed away today.

Nihalani was one of the prominent producers of Hindi cinema during the 1980s and 90s. He produced several successful films for sure.

He also served as the Chairman of the CBFC from 2015 to 2017 which was a great thing. As per the report his funeral will take place today at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai.

Film producer and former CBFC chairperson #PahlajNihalani has passed away at the age of 76. Known for producing films such as Aankhen, Andaz, Talaash, Rangeela Raja and Julie 2, Nihalani also headed the Central Board of Film Certification from 2015 to 2017. He leaves behind a… pic.twitter.com/eC0BzXtbwk

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