Mumbai, August 27
Veteran film maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who made and directed several memorable movies, including “Anand” that launched Amitabh Bachchan on the path to superstardom, died here at a hospital here following protracted illness. He was 84.
Mukherjee was admitted to Leelavati Hospital in June in a critical condition following chronic renal failure, pneumonia and spesis, hospital sources said. He had been coming to the hospital regularly for dialysis. The end came at 4.30 pm.
Mukherjee’s funeral is likely to be held tomorrow or day after tomorrow on return of his son from the US.
Mukherjee directed many a blockbuster Hindi movie, regaling the audience with his typical “Hrishida” touch. He won the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padmavibhushan.
Some of his memorable films include “Guddi,” “Anand”, “Bawarchi,” “Abhimaan”, “Chupke Chupke” and “Khubsoorat. The film industry has mourned the death of Mukherjee.
— PTI
