Dhirajlal Shah, who produced films like Vijaypath, Krishna, Govinda’s Gambler and Sunny Deol-starrer The Hero: The Love Story of a Spy, passed away on Monday.
His death was confirmed by his brother Hasmukh, who told the Times of India that the producer had contracted the COVID-19 virus and was undergoing treatment in a Mumbai hospital, where he breathed his last.
Deeply Saddening News Owner of Apna Cinema & Time Video Mr. Dhirajlal Nanji Shah Ji has passed away. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. Om Shanti. #omshanti #IFTPC #SajidNadiadwala @JDMajethia #RatanJain @NitinPVaidya @RameshTaurani @nrpachisia @tsunami_singh pic.twitter.com/V2OrET1mgh
— INDIAN FILM TV PRODUCERS COUNCIL (@IftpcM) March 11, 2024
Following the news of his demise, the Indian Film TV Producers Council took to X (formerly Twitter) and paid their condolences. Sharing a photo of Dhirajlal, the official handle of the council wrote, “Deeply Saddening News Owner of Apna Cinema & Time Video Mr Dhirajlal Nanji Shah Ji has passed away. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. Om Shanti. #IFTPC #SajidNadiadwala @JDMajethia #RatanJain @NitinPVaidya @RameshTaurani @nrpachisia @tsunami_singh (sic).”
Anil Sharma, who helmed The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, also starring Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra, told TOI, “He was not only a good producer but a very lovely soul. He had created a video world which was revolutionary in a way. We will miss him (sic).”
Dhirajlal Shah is survived by his wife Manju Dhiraj Shah, daughters Shital Punit Goel and Sapna Dhiraj Shah, and son Jimit Shah.
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