Prayag Raj Veteran Writer for Amar Akbar Anthony Naseeb Suhaag Coolie Mard No more He was 88
Prayag Raj Veteran Writer for Amar Akbar Anthony Naseeb Suhaag Coolie Mard No more
He was 88
Prayag Raj who scripted for blockbuster films like Akbar Anthony Naseeb Suhaag and Coolie Mard all Amitabh Bachchan starrers, and over
100 films to his credit as writer and few as lyricist passed away on Saturday evening at his Bandra residence at 88 due to
multiple ailments since eight to ten years like heart disease and age-related issues
He also scripted the Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan-starrer “Geraftaar” besides contributing to the screenplays of Rajesh Khanna’s “Roti”, Dharmendra-Jeetendra’s “Dharam Veer” and “Amar Akbar Anthony”.
His last film as a writer was the unreleased “Zamanat”, directed by the late S Ramanathan.
Raj’s last rites were performed on Sunday morning at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.
It was attended by family, and his friends from the industry.
Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to his frequent collaborator on his personal blog.
“Last evening lost another pillar of our great film industry,” the veteran actor wrote on Sunday.
Anil Kapoor, who worked on “Hifazat”, scripted by Raj, said he is saddened by the industry veteran’s demise. He wrote that
he is truly saddened by the loss of the late Prayag Raj. Working with him on ‘Hifazat’ was a privilege. May his soul rest in peace.Taking to his social media X (twitter) alongside a photograph with Raj from the sets of the movie.
Shabana Azmi wrote “Sorry to hear on the passing away of writer director actor Prayag Raj. RIP,” She had worked in Amar Akbar Anthony.
News Edit K.V.Raman
