Skip to main content

Esmayeel Shroff dies in Mumbai; Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure mourn his demise

Veteran director Esmayeel Shroff passed away following a brief illness late on Wednesday in Mumbai. As per a report by IANS, he breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was around 65.

Esmayeel Shroff dies in Mumbai; Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure mourn his demise

For the unversed, the late director had helmed a bunch of hit films such as Agar, God and Gun, Ahista Ahista, Zid, Police Public, Majhdhaar, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Bulundi, Nishchaiy, Suryaa and Jhuta Sach. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he was earlier a graduate in sound engineering from the National Institute of Technology. However, his interest in cinema took him to Bombay where he initially worked as an assistant director.

Shroff had also launched Govinda’s career in Bollywood in 1986. Reacting to the news of his demise, Govinda said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too. He was the first person in my life who said that Govinda understands cinema. He played a big role in making me Govinda from Govind,” to ETimes. 

On the other hand, Padmini Kolhapure also recalled working with the late filmmaker. While calling him a ‘very sensitive director’ with a ‘smiling face’, she told ETimes, “I did Thodisi Bewafaii and Ahista Ahista with him. Ahista Ahista is very close to my heart. He seemed strict in his demeanour but he had a smiling face. He was very sure about what he wanted and he would put it across. We got along very well as actor-director. He was a very sensitive director. It's a huge loss. He left his mark in the industry.”

Meanwhile, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Twitter handle and mourned the death of Esmayeel Shroff. In a brief tweet, he wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of ace filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff.”

While further details are awaited, team Bollywood Hungama pays sincere condolences to his family. 

Also Read: Ratan Raajputh opens up about her battle with depression after father’s death: “Did not want to take any medication”



from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/oNGkvmt
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Kunal Kemmu opens up about budgeting for his boys trips with Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and others; says, “Because our tour is multiple days, there is a split system”

Kunal Kemmu has always confessed her love for acting and has been a part of the industry since his childhood days. And now he also forayed into direction with the comic caper Madgaon Express. But apart from his love for the Indian film industry, if there is something else that he is truly passionate about, then it is travelling. Time and again, Kunal has set travel goals and friendship goals as he takes off on a boys trip with his gang, which also includes the likes of Shahid Kapoor and his brother Ishaan Khatter. Recently, in an interview with MensXP, Kunal Kemmu addressed this subject of his trips with the squad - Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and others, and also opened up about how they all chip in their share to add to the budget of these international bike trips. In fact, he left many surprised by stating how they split bills like any other group of friends on a trip and added, “Yes it gets split. Because our tour is multiple days, there is a split system. Koi bole na bole, anda
Post a Comment
Read more

Sharvari’s Baahubali connect in Munjya: “I first learned that Sathyaraj sir is…”

Sharvari, one of the most promising young actors in India, is set to star in the upcoming film Munjya, a part of Dinesh Vijan’s successful horror-comedy universe. In this film, she shares the screen with veteran actor Sathyaraj, best known for his iconic role as Katappa in the Baahubali series. As a huge fan of SS Rajamouli and the Baahubali films, Sharvari found this experience thrilling and inspiring. From the very first day on set, Sharvari was in awe of Sathyaraj’s dedication and craft. She learned a great deal from observing his work ethic and approach to acting. Sharvari shared her excitement, saying, “I am a huge fan of all of Rajamouli sir’s work and of course his epic cult blockbuster Baahubali. I have seen both the films multiple times. So, when I first learned that Sathyaraj sir is a part of Munjya, I was excited beyond words.” Sharvari found herself attending an "acting workshop" every day on set, simply by watching Sathyaraj perform. “Watching Sathyaraj sir on
Post a Comment
Read more

Priyanka Chopra finds inspiration in Alan Rickman's acting advice

Priyanka Chopra recently shared a piece of acting advice from the late Alan Rickman, known for his iconic role as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. Rickman’s advice, which he gave during an old interview, resonated with Chopra, prompting her to post it on her Instagram Stories. In the shared video, Rickman advises aspiring actors to "forget about acting" and instead focus on broadening their horizons and nurturing their imagination. He said, "Go to art galleries, listen to music, know what's happening on the news in the world and form opinions. Develop your taste and judgment so that when a quality piece of writing is put in front of you, your imagination, which you've nurtured, has something to bounce off of." Rickman, who passed away in 2016, was beloved for his diverse roles in films such as Truly Madly Deeply, Sense and Sensibility, Love Actually, and Alice in Wonderland. His profound impact on the acting community continues to be felt, as evid
Post a Comment
Read more