Mumbai, January 18
Noted Hindi poet and film star Amitabh Bachchan’s father
Harivanshrai Bachchan died here late tonight after prolonged illness,
the Bachchans’ family friend and Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh
said.
Harivanshrai was 96. He is survived by his wife Teji Bachchan and
sons Amitabh and Ajitabh.
The poet had been suffering from respiratory problems for quite
some time and was in a critical condition for the past few days. His
end came at 11.40 p.m. at his residence “Pratiksha”, Mr Amar Singh
said.
The condition of the poet had deteriorated on Wednesday night
following complaint of breathing problem. He had been kept under
observation at an intensive care unit specially set up at his
residence. PTI
