Producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4. His funeral was held in Mumbai, with several members of the film fraternity in attendance to pay their last respects.
Among those clicked were Shatrughan Sinha, Farhan Akhtar, Saif Ali Khan, David Dhawan, Govinda, Varun Dhawan, Malaika Arora and Neha Dhupia, among others. Govinda was also seen breaking down at the funeral. For the uninitiated, Nihalani had produced the actor’s debut film, Ilzaam.
He said, “The highly respected Pahlaj Nihalani ji was a foundation stone for many of us. Several artists, including me, who rose from difficult and financially challenging circumstances, received his support and encouragement. There must be at least a dozen artists in the country whose careers were shaped by his guidance. Pahlaj ji had a rare ability to identify talent and help people rise from the ground to great heights. It was a gift bestowed upon him by God.”
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