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Pink Villa
2 days 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.
Time of India
3 days 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.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Chandra Barot, man behind Amitabh Bachchan's cult classic Don, dies at 86; Farhan Akhtar remembers him
Filmmaker Chandra Barot, renowned for helming the iconic 1978 film Don starring Amitabh Bachchan, died on Sunday at the age of 86. Director Farhan Akhtar, who revived the franchise with Shah Rukh Khan, and is now doing it again with Ranveer Singh, paid a heartfelt tribute, honouring his legacy. Released on May 12, 1978, Chandra Barot's Don featured Amitabh in a double role. Chandra Barot dies at 86 Chandra Barot breathed his last at a hospital in Bandra on Sunday. His wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed the news of his death to The Times of India, saying, '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. As soon as the news of his death surfaced on social media, actor and director Farhan Akhtar was one of the first from Bollywood to come forward and condole his death. Farhan, who is busy with the third instalment of Don, paid tribute to Chandra on Instagram, calling him the 'OG'. Sharing his picture with Amitabh while working on Don, Farhan wrote, 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family." Before becoming a big hit, Don, a script by Salim-Javed, was rejected by many big stars. Later, Chandra, along with Amitabh and Zeenat Aman decided to take on the project to pull one of their friends out of debt. Chandra was the long-time assistant director of Manoj Kumar and became friends with Amitabh and Zeenat during the shooting of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. He also developed a close bond with the cinematographer of the film, Nariman Irani, whom they fondly called Bawa. Released on May 12, 1978, Don featured Amitabh in a double role, that of a mafia and a simple villager. The film went on to become a blockbuster with its peppy music, iconic dialogues and intense action. Farhan takes forward Don legacy Farhan remade Chandra Barot's famous Amitabh Bachchan-starrer in 2006 and cast Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal and Isha Koppikar in his adaptation. He revisited the world with Don 2: The King Is Back in 2011. The film featured Shah Rukh Khan along with Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Nawwab Shah, Ally Khan, Sahil Shroff and Kunal Kapoor. Farhan will soon be back with the third part. He will be introducing Ranveer Singh as the anti-hero.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, director of Amitabh Bachchan's ‘Don', passes away at 86
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, known for directing the 1978 cult classic Don starring Amitabh Bachchan, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. His wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed to the Times of India, noting that he had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years. Barot was receiving treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra under the care of Dr. Manish Shetty and had previously been admitted to Jaslok Hospital, according to a report by the Times of India. Born and raised in Tanzania, Chandra Barot began his professional life working at a bank before moving to India to pursue a career in films under the mentorship of actor-director Manoj Kumar. He started out as an assistant director on several notable films, including Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgaar, Shor, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. In Purab Aur Pachhim, he worked closely with Manoj Kumar as his assistant. Barot made his mark in Indian cinema by directing the 1978 cult classic Don. After its success, he went on to direct the Bengali film Aashrita in 1989, which grossed ₹ 3 crore, followed by Pyar Bhara Dil in 1991. However, many of his later projects—including Boss, Neil Ko Pakadna... Impossible, and Hong Kong Wali Script were shelved or never released. Despite this, Don became a cinematic landmark, eventually evolving into a popular franchise with its legacy in Bollywood.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Emotional Goodbye: Hema Malini, Celebs Attend Dheeraj Kumar's Prayer Meet
Bollywood icon Hema Malini joined a solemn prayer meet in Mumbai to honor veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar, who passed away on July 15 at the age of 79 after battling pneumonia. The emotional gathering—attended by industry stalwarts—reflected on his remarkable contributions to film and TV, from 'Roti Kapda Aur Makaan' to mythological hits like 'Om Namah Shivay' .Hema personally offered her condolences to his grieving family, standing among colleagues in a heartfelt display of respect and unity. Stalwarts like Poonam Dhillon and Jackie Shroff also attended the meet. Read More
