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NDTV
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Don Director Chandra Barot's Death: "Another Sad Moment, He Was A Family Friend"
Amitabh Bachchan has paid a homage to his Don director Chandra Barot, who died on Sunday morning following a seven-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 86. What's Happening Amitabh Bachchan, 82, shared a tribute on his personal blog for the filmmaker with whom he worked on the 1978 blockbuster Don. In his post, the screen icon called Chandra Barot more than a family friend whose loss was difficult for him to put in words. "Another and another sad moment.. Dear dear friend and my director of DON - Chandra Barot passed away this morning.. It is difficult to put into words the loss.. we worked together yes, but he was more a family friend than any else.. I can only pray," Amitabh Bachchan wrote. Chandra Barot, The OG Don Director Chandra Barot made his directorial debut with Don, a project that came to life after actor-producer Nariman Irani faced financial trouble following the failure of Zindagi Zindagi (1972). To help Irani, Barot and his team took on the project and brought in writers Salim-Javed, whose script had been previously rejected by leading names like Dev Anand, Dharmendra and Jeetendra. Following Don, Barot directed the Bengali films Aashrita (1989) and Pyar Bhara Dil (1991). However, several of his other projects-including Boss and Neil Ko Pakadna... Impossible, remained incomplete or unreleased. His legacy lived on through the Don franchise, which expanded years later. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan starred in a reimagined version of Don, after director Farhan Akhtar's banner Excel Entertainment bought the rights to the 1978 movie. Farhan Akhtar, who is set to direct the third installment of Don, paid tribute to Chandra Barot on Instagram. His post read, "Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family." In A Nutshell Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered his Don director Chandra Barot in a blog post after the filmmaker died at the age of 86. Amitabh Bachchan said it was a sad moment for him after his dear friend died on Sunday morning.
Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who was Chandra Barot? Filmmaker who began as banker in Tanzania, directed cult classic Don and breathed his last at 86
The unfortunate news about 1978's Don director, Chandra Barot, passing away left everyone in a state of shock. The filmmaker was battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for the past 11 years and breathed his last on 20 July at a hospital in Mumbai. We have all heard of and seen his cult classic Don, but do you know the story behind his journey from Tanzania to Bollywood and his rise to stardom? Keep scrolling further to know about it. Entry in Bollywood Chandra Barot was born in Tanzania, where he worked in a bank. Later, he had to migrate to India due to radical tensions in the 1960s. He began his Bollywood career as an Assistant director, working with Manoj Kumar on films such as Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgaar, Shor, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. How Don came into the picture Almost everyone knows that the late Chandra Barot directed Don. Reportedly, the film starring Amitabh Bachchan was conceived to assist producer Nariman Irani, who was in massive debt after a flop. The script of Don, written by Salim-Javed, was brought to Barot, but it was rejected by other leading actors. Later, the megastar came on board. Don went on to become such a massive hit that the profits made by the film were used to settle Irani's debts. Big B's film was shot on a modest budget of approximately 0.84 crore. A lesser-known fact about the movie is that the song Khaike Paan Banaraswala was added at Manoj Kumar's advice. No one had imagined, even in their wildest dreams, that this would go on to become so popular among fans. Don was loved so much and became such a big hit that it sparked remakes in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and an entire franchise in Bollywood. In fact, we are all eagerly awaiting the release of Don 3, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead. His fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Chandra Barot was fighting Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for around 11 years. On 20 July, he was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Mumbai, where he passed away at the age of 86 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a chest infection. Although Chandra Barot is no longer with us, his legacy will remain with all cinema lovers forever.
The Hindu
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Amitabh Bachchan pens heartfelt note to ‘Don' director Chandra Barot
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don, passed away on Sunday (July 20, 2025) due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his family said. He was 86. After the announcement of Barot's passing, tributes poured in from several Bollywood personalities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who described the filmmaker as his "dear dear friend". ALSO READ:Amitabh Bachchan confirms son Abhishek Bachchan's role as antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Barot was battling 'Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis' (IPF-fibrosis of lungs) for the last 11 years and had been receiving treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital, as per his family. Chandra Barot is survived by his wife and a son. In a heartfelt note, Bachchan said he was deeply saddened by the passing of his close friend Barot. "Another and another sad moment .. 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 any else ..I can only pray," the 82-year-old actor wrote on his blog. ALSO READ:Re-written by Salim-Javed Before making his directorial debut with Don, Barot served as an assistant director to actor-director Manoj Kumar in Purab Aur Pachhim, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Yaadgaar, and Shor. After Don, Chandra Barot directed a Bengali film - Aashrita (1989). Released in May 1978, Don, featuring Amitabh Bachchan in a double role – that of a mafioso and a simpleton – went on to become a blockbuster with its racy music, iconic dialogues and pulsating action. One of the most celebrated films of Chandra Barot's career, Don had its fair share of ups and downs. On the 40th anniversary of the movie in 2018, Chandra Barot in an interview with PTI shared an interesting insight that he, along with his friends Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman and Pran – all three who featured in 'Don' – decided to make the film to pull one of their producer friends, Nariman Irani, out of debt. 'Bawa's (Irani) wife was a hairdresser and knew writer Salim Khan. We asked her to put in a word for us. When we met Salim, he didn't have a script ready but told us, 'There is one subject which no one understands'. "We said, 'we don't care, we just want 'Salim-Javed' written on the posters'. It was a ready script and we took it immediately. It didn't even have a title. Everyone in the industry called it 'Don waali script' (A script about a don),' Chandra Barot had recalled. Sadly, Irani passed away six months before the release of Don, he added. The filmmaker also revealed that many big stars in the industry, including Dharmendra, Jeetendra and Dev Anand, had refused the movie, which was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 1978. Don was turned into a franchise by filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, son of Javed Akhtar, who had written the original script of the movie along with Salim Khan. Film industry colleagues took to social media to mourn Chandra Barot's death, remembering him as a wonderful filmmaker who made one of the most entertaining Hindi movies – Don.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Amitabh Bachchan revealed that no distributor was ready to accept Chandra Barot's iconic film ‘Don': "They all thought..."
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of yet another star, as veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot breathed his last on Sunday, July 20. After battling pulmonary fibrosis for seven years, he passed away at the age of 86, as confirmed by his wife to TOI. Though the filmmaker is gone, his legacy, his cinema, will keep him alive in the memories of generations to come. One of his most iconic movies, which raised the bar of cinema and to date is celebrated as a classic, is 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan . Released in 1978, the movie to date is unmatched. However, did you know that when the title of the movie was decided and presented to the producers, no one was ready to touch the film? When no distributor accepted the title of Chandra Barot's 'Don' According to PTI, in 2020, Amitabh Bachchan himself revealed this BTS tale in one of his official blog posts. He wrote - "When Chandra and Salim-Javed announced the name of the film as Don, no distributor was willing to accept the title. They all thought it to be named after the Dawn underwear, a popular brand during those times.' 'The film 'Godfather' was just making a mark in film circles. The word Don was unknown till then,' added the actor. Amitabh Bachchan's tribute to Chandra Barot Chandra Barot not only gave Amitabh Bachchan one of his critically acclaimed films, but also a friend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Big B and Barot shared a beautiful bond, which was hard to put into words. The director's demise left Amitabh Bachchan in grief. In his loving memories, Big B on his official blog shared, '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 (prayer emoji) (sic).' 'Don' The film 'Don' stars Amitabh Bachchan in two roles as Don and Vijay, with Zeenat Aman playing Roma. Further, there was Pran as Jasjit, Iftekhar as DSP D'Silva, and Om Shivpuri as Vardhaan, along with Satyen Kappu, P. Jairaj, Kamal Kapoor, Arpana Choudhary, and Helen. The story revolves around a notorious criminal known as Don. After a chase leads to Don's death, only one police officer is aware of the truth. To apprehend the remaining members of Don's gang, the officer enlists a simple man named Vijay, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Don. The movie's songs and dialogues are to date recalled with utmost love.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan mourns the loss of 'Don' director Chandra Barot: ‘Another and another sad moment'
The film industry has lost another iconic figure with the passing of director Chandra Barot , best known for helming the 1978 cult classic Don starring Amitabh Bachchan . The veteran filmmaker died at the age of 86 in Mumbai on Sunday after a prolonged battle with pulmonary fibrosis. As tributes pour in, megastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed his deep grief in a heartfelt blog post, remembering Barot not just as a director but as a dear family friend. Amitabh is in grief On Sunday, Chandra Barot passed away at a Bandra hospital. The Times of India was informed of his passing by his wife, Deepa Barot. He had spent the previous seven years fighting pulmonary fibrosis, she said. At Guru Nanak Hospital, the filmmaker was receiving care from physician Manish Shetty. He was previously admitted to Jaslok Hospital as well. In a tribute to the late director, Big B wrote on his blog that he was more like a family friend to him. The veteran actor started his post with the words, "Another and another sad moment." "Dear dear friend and my director of DON, Chandra Barot, passed away this morning," Amitabh went on. It is difficult to put into words the loss... We worked together, yes, but he was more a family friend than any else .. I can only pray (folded hand emoji).' During 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. Added details about Don On May 12, 1978, the movie Don was released, starring Amitabh Bachchan in two roles: that of a lookalike villager and a mafia don. Due to its memorable dialogue, intense action scenes, and catchy music, it became a huge hit and set its status as a cult classic. It tells the tale of a wanted criminal who died from his wounds sustained during a police chase. When Vijay, a Don lookalike, takes his place and attempts to learn more about his illegal activities, things take a different turn. Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar wrote the action thriller, and Nariman Irani produced it. Film fans are still fascinated with the movie, and Farhan Akhtar's reimagined Don franchise has brought the classic a new and modern spin. Ranveer Singh is now getting ready to take over after Shah Rukh Khan led the two sections.
