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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
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who is Chandra Barot, the original Don director who passed away at 86?
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, the director of the original 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan, has passed away. The movie, initially declared a 'flop,' went on to be a cult classic and is the one Barot was most proud of. 'I made one film, Don, and will always be remembered for it,' the filmmaker had said in an interview in 2006. Years after the original Don was released, Farhan Akhtar remade the iconic film with Shah Rukh Khan in 2006. Following its success, Don 2 was made, and now the third instalment is in the works. 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. Don became a cinematic landmark, eventually evolving into a popular franchise with its legacy in Bollywood. 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. '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,' Barot had shared. Like Master and Titli, many of his later projects, including Boss, Neil Ko Pakadna... Impossible, and Hong Kong Wali Script were shelved or never released. Chandra Barot's wife, Deepa, told the Times of India that the veteran director had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years and passed away because of it on Sunday, July 20, at the age of 86. He was receiving treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Konkona Sen Sharma talks about working with mom Aparna Sen, 'hot topic' of nepotism: 'It happens everywhere'
Actor Konkona Sen Sharma has opened up about working with her mother-filmmaker Aparna Sen and the "hot topic" of nepotism. Speaking with Zoom, Konkona said that she "had so much privilege and luck" but she didn't want to become an actor. Konkona is the younger daughter of actor Aparna Sen. Konkona Sen Sharma is the younger daughter of Aparna Sen. Konkona Sen Sharma talks about working with mom Aparna Sen Konkona said that she "had the best kind of nepotism in a way". 'Today, I realise it was a dream to work with my mother. In terms of nepotism, which is such a hot topic now, yes, I have had the best kind of nepotism in a way. I have had so much privilege and so much luck that it wasn't that I wanted to become an actor. I didn't. My mother had no plans to launch me,' she said. Konkona opens up about nepotism She also talked about working in the film Mr and Mrs Iyer. She added, 'My mother was writing Mr And Mrs Iyer on her desktop, and it used to be in my room. She would read it aloud to me, and it was all from my expressions that she felt I should play this part. A lot of the time, I don't get dragged into this nepotism. Do I think it is unfair? Yes, it is unfair, but it happens everywhere. I would always like to acknowledge my luck and privilege in this situation that I got to do Mr and Mrs Iyer as my third film.' Directed by Aparna Sen, Mr and Mrs Iyer is a 2002 film starring Konkona and Rahul Bose. Konkona and Aparna have also worked together in Titli, 15 Park Avenue and Iti Mrinalini among others. Konkona's films so far Konkona made her film debut with Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2001). Since then, she has starred in many films such as Titli, Amu, Page 3, Omkara, Life in a Metro, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Wake Up Sid, Iti Mrinalini, Talvar, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Ajeeb Daastaans and Kuttey, among many others. Konkona was last seen in Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino which released in theatres on July 4. The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. Backed by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the film offers an emotionally layered take on modern relationships.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Konkona Sen Sharma Says Nepotism Is 'Unfair': 'I Have Had So Much Privilege…'
Konkona Sen Sharma has shared her candid views on nepotism and her experience working under her mother, ace film director Aparna Sen. In a heartfelt discussion with Zoom, she revealed that while she benefited from industry connections, her journey wasn't driven by ambition but by serendipity. Reflecting on her career path, Konkona said, 'I had the best kind of nepotism in a way". She went on, 'Today, I realise it was a dream to work with my mother. In terms of nepotism, which is such a hot topic now, yes, I have had the best kind of nepotism in a way. I have had so much privilege and so much luck that it wasn't that I wanted to become an actor. I didn't. My mother had no plans to launch me." She fondly recalled the story behind Mr and Mrs Iyer (2002), the film that marked her early success. 'My mother was writing Mr And Mrs Iyer on her desktop, and it used to be in my room. She would read it aloud to me, and it was all from my expressions that she felt I should play this part. A lot of the time, I don't get dragged into this nepotism. Do I think it is unfair? Yes, it is unfair, but it happens everywhere. I would always like to acknowledge my luck and privilege in this situation that I got to do Mr And Mrs Iyer as my third film," she said. Directed by Aparna Sen, Mr and Mrs Iyer starred Konkona alongside Rahul Bose and became a turning point in her career. Over the years, the mother-daughter duo continued collaborating in movies like Titli, 15 Park Avenue, and Iti Mrinalini, earning praise for their powerful on-screen partnership. On the work front, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor to return from Anurag Basu's 2007 ensemble film Life… in a Metro for its upcoming spiritual sequel Metro… In Dino. Although she portrays a completely new character this time, her presence creates a connection between the two films. Konkona shared that during the shoot, she proposed naming Pankaj Tripathi's character 'Monty" as a tribute to Irrfan Khan, who played the beloved role in the original. She also admitted to feeling his absence deeply, saying she 'really missed him a lot."
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Grihapravesh Movie Review: A visually-rich journey navigating complexities of love, loss and freedom
*The overall critic's rating is not an average of the sub scores above Grihapravesh Meghpeon Megh Peoner Bager Vitor Golpo Holo Suru Grihapravesh unfolds like a visually striking tale where each frame is meticulously composed, where even the silences tell the audience a story. Director Indraadip Dasgupta creates an emotionally charged narrative within the time-worn walls of a North Kolkata mansion preparing for Durga Puja. In the course, the house becomes a character itself, steeped in tradition and melancholy, on the cusp of new film's art direction and cinematography are its crown jewels — building an old-world setting where every frame expresses longing, depression, and emotional distance. The colour palette changes as the days go by, reflecting Titli's ( Subhashree Ganguly ) evolving emotional landscape. An orphan married to Shaon (Suprovo Tagore), Titli is both embraced and stifled by her new family. Her father-in-law Apratim ( Kaushik Ganguly ), burdened by the regret of his son abandoning his bride, gently urges her to start a homestay — a gesture of redemption and the homestay's first guest arrives, a quiet storm brews beneath Titli's composed exterior. Doctor-photographer Meghdoot ( Jeetu Kamal ) is both enigmatic and emotionally withdrawn, stirring in Titli a deep longing that she wasn't prepared for. Subhashree's luminous performance, especially her expressive eyes anchor the film. As she dares to dream again, her beautician best friend (a lovely cameo by Sneha Chatterjee) grows quietly her, Dasgupta weaves a tapestry of relationships: the history between Apratim and his nephew Bilu (Rudranil Ghosh), Bilu's warmth with his aunt Sreemati (a wonderful Sohini Sengupta ), and Apratim's transformation — a man trying to unlearn the patriarchy he once embodied. Shaon (Suprovo Tagore) is portrayed with affecting always in a Dasgupta film, music is a vital presence., a reimagined version of(sung by Debayan Banerjee, lyrics by Prasen), is haunting with well-thought lyrics.(by Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Armaan Rashid Khan) adds a reflective lull to the a film of quiet revolutions — where transformation comes not through loud declarations but silent awakenings. Though the second half could have been tighter, the film rewards patience. For those willing to lean in, it offers a gentle meditation on desire, autonomy, and the quiet courage it takes to choose oneself sometimes.
