Actor-director Imtiaz Khan, brother of the late Hindi film star Amjad Khan and son of yesteryear actor Jayant, died in Mumbai on Monday. He was 78.
Imtiaz Khan is survived by his wife Krutika Desai, a popular television actress, and their daughter Ayesha Khan.
Imtiaz Khan featured in films like Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Dayavan (1988), Gang (2000), Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year (2009). He was also a well-known theatre director.
Actor Jaaved Jaaferi, his co-star from Gang, took to social media to confirm Khan's demise and offer his condolences.
Veteran actor #ImtiazKhan passes on.
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) March 16, 2020
Worked with him in #Gang. Superb actor and wonderful human being.#RIP bhai pic.twitter.com/CPSGxD3IDH
Actress Anju Mahendroo also shared her shock at Imtiaz Khan's death on social media.
Once upon a time!!! Rest in eternal peace my friend@Imtiaz Khan🙏
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