In another set back to the film industry, the news of the passing away of writer-director BR Ishara has brought everyone and everything to a standstill. He was recently diagnosed with Tuberculosis and was undergoing treatment at Criticare hospital in Juhu. Ishara, known to be the first director to have started the tradition of shooting in bungalows, shot into prominence with his first film <em>Chetna</em> that starred Rehana Sultan – whom he later married – and Anil Dhawan. The film was completed in just twenty five days.

Rajesh Khanna, who mouthed zindagi kaisi hai paheli hai, kabhi toh hasaye kabhi ye rulaye… in Anand, left for his heavenly abode. His last came at his residence Aashirwad. He was 70. He breathed his last in the presence of his wife Dimple Kapadia, daughters Rinkie and Twinkle, son-in-law Akshay Kumar, grand children and close relatives. The veteran actor, who has been battling a prolonged illness for a long time, finally gave in to his ailment.