Sad! Filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff breathes his last, actor Govinda pays tribute, says, “He played a big role in making me Govinda”

MUMBAI : Bollywood filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff passed away on Wednesday at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital at the age of 62 years. He had been ill for quite some time and was receiving treatment for it. 

Shroff was popular for his hit films like ‘Ahista Ahista’, ‘Bulandi’ and ‘Thodi Si Bewafai’, among others. His sudden passing has shocked the film fraternity. Noted Bollywood actor Govinda, who began his career with Shroff's film Love 86, has been deeply affected by his demise.

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Speaking to a news portal, the ‘Partner’ actor said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (May the almighty guide his soul to 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.”

Fans and friends poured in their condolences to the late director. The leading actress of the Rajesh Khanna starrer Thodisi Bewafaii Shabana Azmi wrote, “Sorry to hear that the director of my film Thodisi Bewafaii and many other films passed away today . My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”

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Esmayeel’s last directorial was the film Thoda Tum Badlo, Thoda Hum which released in the year 2004. He was the filmmaker who had worked on four films with later Bollywood actor Raaj Kumar. 

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