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India Today
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Don director Chandra Barot dies at 86, Farhan Akhtar pays tribute
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, who cemented his legacy with the 1978 cult classic 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan, died in Mumbai on Sunday. He was wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed that the director had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for the last seven years. He had been receiving treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital and was earlier admitted to Jaslok Hospital, where doctors tried multiple therapies to manage his condition. Age-related complications further deteriorated his 'Don' was his debut feature, it left an outsized mark on Hindi cinema. While the film had a modest run upon release, it soon snowballed into a cultural phenomenon - defining the stylised crime-thriller genre in Bollywood and setting the stage for future adaptations. The film not only contributed to the mythos of Amitabh Bachchan's stardom but also gave rise to a successful franchise, with Shah Rukh Khan leading two remakes and a third part now in the works under Farhan Akhtar's direction. Tributes have begun pouring in from the film industry, including Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Kunal Kohli. Farhan, in an emotional note, hailed Barot as the 'OG Don' and a true legend, extending condolences to his family. 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 (sic)."See it here: Photo: Instagram/Farhan Akhtar Photo: Instagram/Kunal Kohli Before stepping into the director's chair, Barot worked as an assistant director on several Manoj Kumar films, including 'Purab Aur Pachhim', 'Shor', and 'Roti Kapada Aur Makaan'. Although his later directorial efforts, such as 'Aashrita' (1989) and 'Pyar Bhara Dil' (1991), didn't replicate the success of 'Don', the film alone secured his place in cinema passing marks the end of an era, but his cinematic legacy, especially 'Don', continues to inspire generations.- Ends
News18
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‘Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don", passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his wife said. He was 86. Barot was battling 'Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis' (IPF-fibrosis of lungs) for the past 11 years and had been receiving treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital, as per his family. 'Chandra passed away at the Guru Nanak Hospital this morning at 6.30 due to cardiac arrest caused by a chest infection. He had IPF, which is fibrosis of the lungs, for the past 11 years," his wife, Deepa Barot told PTI. Before making his directorial debut with 'Don", the filmmaker 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). The filmmaker is survived by his wife and a son. 'Don", which gained a cult status, 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. Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment bought the rights to the 1978 film and directed it in 2006, with Shah Rukh Khan playing the titular role. He made the follow-up movie 'Don 2" in 2011. The third part will see Ranveer Singh stepping into the shoes of Khan. PTI KKP GK view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 13:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' director Chandra Barot passes away at 86 due to pulmonary fibrosis, here's what it means
Farhan Akhtar said, 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.' read more Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' director Chandra Barot has passed away at 86 and the news was confirmed by the filmmaker's wife. The cause of death has been revealed and it's Pulmonary Fibrosis. The news of his passing was confirmed by the filmmaker's wife. She said in a statement- 'He had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years.' What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, and nail clubbing. Complications may include pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure, pneumothorax, and lung cancer. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Farhan Akhtar pays tribute The man who remade Barot's classic with Amitabh Bachchan shared his picture on Instagram and wrote- 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.' The filmmaker once said, ''It's a long story. After Don, I had 52 offers from producers. I selected two films. Before working on Don, I worked with Manoj Kumar, whom I used to respect tremendously. I worked on a salary of Rs 457 for nine years, and learnt a lot from his films.' 'I did try making films after Don, but couldn't complete them. I started a film with Dilip Kumar called Master, and another with Sarika called Titli. The first wasn't completed, and Sarika went on to marry. I did complete a Bengali film called Aashrita in 1989, which ran for 69 weeks and made Rs 3.5 crore,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Khaleej Times
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Farhan Akhtar condoles demise of 'Don' director Chandra Barot
Bollywood actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has mourned the death of Don director Chandra Barot, who died on July 20 in Mumbai. Barot was 86. Taking to Instagram, Akhtar paid tribute to the filmmaker by calling him the "OG Don". He also expressed his condolences to Barot's family. 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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) Chandra Barot made his directorial debut with Don in 1978. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead, gained cult status over the years. The movie's popularity led to several remakes and sequels, including the Don franchise featuring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. The remake was directed by Akhtar, and also starred Priyanka Chopra. A sequel followed, also helmed by Akhtar, in 2011.
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Chandra Barot Dies At 86. Farhan Akhtar Pays Tribute To "OG" Don Director
New Delhi: Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 cult classic Don starring Amitabh Bachchan, died on Sunday. He was 86. The news of his death was confirmed by his wife, Deepa Barot. Speaking to TOI, she said, "He had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years." She added that he was undergoing treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital under the care of Dr Manish Shetty and had also been admitted to Jaslok Hospital earlier. Farhan Akhtar, who is directing 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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) 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, dedicated to Barot's original. That film went on to have a sequel, and now a third installment is in the works, directed by Farhan Akhtar, with Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles.
