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Ismail Merchant dead

London, May 25 
Mumbai-born film-maker Ismail Merchant, who in partnership with James Ivory made some memorable movies, died here today at the age of 69.

A spokesman for the Merchant-Ivory production company’s office in London said Merchant died in hospital. He had reportedly been suffering from stomach ailments for the past few days. — PTI