Producer Johny Bakshi died early today of a heart attack. He was 83.
Bakshi had been admitted to the Arogya Nidhi hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, last night after complaining of breathlessness.
He was diagnosed with a lung infection. This morning he suffered a heart attack which proved fatal.
Bakshi is survived by three sons and a daughter. Brando Bakshi, one of his sons, is an actor.
Bakshi had produced Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial debut film Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974). He went on to produce quite a few films, including Vishwasghaat (1976), Raavan (1984), which he also directed, Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993).
Bakshi was also associate producer on films like Sardari Begum (1996), Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996), Bhairavi (1996) and Gudgudee (1997). Kajraare (2010), which he executive produced, was his last project. It was directed by Pooja Bhatt and starred Himesh Reshammiya.
Bakshi directed two other films, Daku Aur Police (1992) and Khudai (1994).
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli wrote a condolence message on Twitter, saying, “Saddened to hear about the passing of Johnny Bakshi sir. Met him during my days in Plus channel with Mahesh Bhatt and Amit Khanna. He was a sweet, helpful man. Always smiling. Part of the old guard of the film Industry. RIP sir.”