Mandira Bedi’s Husband Raj Kaushal Passes Away At 49, Celebs Pay Tribute To The Late Filmmaker On Social Media
Trending NewsMandira Bedi’s husband, director-producer Raj Kaushal breathed his last at his Mumbai residence at the age of 49, yesterday.
Actress Mandira Bedi’s husband and director Raj Kaushal passed away following a massive heart attack on Wednesday morning. He was 49 at the time of his demise. As per a leading daily, actor Rohit Roy confirmed the news to media saying, ‘Raj passed away this morning, around 4.30 am, he had a heart attack. He was at home, by the time the family could get any medical help, Raj had gone.’
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As per reports, several members of the industry reached his residence to pay their last respects. Visuals from their residence showed an inconsolable Mandira surrounded by her friends and family. The late director’s funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at a funeral ground in Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
Several celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the late filmmaker. Condoling his death, director Onir wrote, ‘Gone too soon. We lost Filmmaker and Producer @rajkaushal1 this morning. Very Sad.’ (sic)
Gone too soon. We lost Film maker and Producer @rajkaushal1 this morning. Very Sad. He was one of the producers of my first film #MyBrotherNikhil. One of those few who believed in our vision and supported us. Prayers for his soul. pic.twitter.com/zAitFfYrS7
— অনির Onir اونیر ओनिर he/him (@IamOnir) June 30, 2021
Actor Rohit Roy, who was a close friend of Raj, wrote, ‘One of my oldest, closest friends passes by and I can’t even be there at the funeral…can’t even see him okie last time…can’t pay my respects in person…’ (sic)
One of my oldest, closest friends passes by and I can’t even be there at the funeral…can’t even see him okie last time…can’t pay my respects in person…and people think an actors job is all cushy and fun! It’s the most unenviable job in the world at times… @rajkaushal1 RIP🙏🏼
— Rohit Bose Roy (@rohitroy500) June 30, 2021
Even actress Neha Dhupia, who shared a close bond with both Mandira and Raj, took to social media to mourn the passing of her friend. She wrote, ‘Raj , we took this picture to create more and more memories… can’t believe you arent with us anymore … Mandira, my strong strong girl, I am at a loss of words.’
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Some of the notable works of the late filmmaker include Anthony Kaun Hai, My Brother… Nikhil, Shaadi Ka Laddoo and more. He is survived by his wife Mandira with whom who got married in the year 1999. The couple also has a son Veer and a daughter Tara.