Amitabh Bachchan mourns demise of “Don” director Chandra Barot

Veteran film director Chandra Barot passed away on Sunday July 20.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan mourned the loss of director Chandra Barot, best acknowledged for the 1978 released cult classic Don.

The 86 year old Barot was battling with pulmonary fibrosis.
At Guru Nanak Hospital, the filmmaker was receiving care from physician Manish Shetty. He had previously been admitted to Jaslok Hospital as well.

Taking to his blog Amitabh paid homage stating that he was more like a family friend to him. The seasoned actor started his message with the words, “Another and another sad moment.”
He penned, “Dear dear friend and my director of DON – Chandra Barot passed away this morning. It is difficult to put in words the loss. We worked together, yes, but he was more a family friend than anyone else .. I can only pray (folded hand emoji).”

Amidst Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’s filming, Chandra, Manoj Kumar’s longtime assistant director, grew close to Amitabh and Zeenat. After that, they worked with him on Don, and Amitabh still cherishes the memories of their time together.

Don featuring Amitabh Bachchan in dual role released on May 12, 1978. Bachchan’s dual role was that of a lookalike peasant and a mafia don. Thanks to its memorable language, intense action scenes, and catchy music, it turned out to be massive hit and solidified its status as a cult classic.
It tells the tale of a wanted criminal who died from his wounds sustained during a police pursuit. When Vijay, a Don impersonator, takes his position and attempts to learn more about his illicit operations, things take a different turn. Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar wrote the action thriller, and Nariman Irani produced it.

News Edit KV Raman