Film producer Pradeep Guha, best known for backing Hrithik Roshan and Karisma Kapoor-starrer 'Fiza' passed away on August 21, 2021. Chunky Panday with his wife Bhavna, Priya Dutt, Neelam Kothari, Poonam Dhillon, Subhash Ghai were clicked at his residence to offer their condolences. We have pictures (all photos/Yogen Shah)
Updated On: 2021-08-23 09:45 AM IST
Chunky Panday arrived at film producer Pradeep Guha's residence to offer condolences as he passed away on August 21. Guha, who was in his late 60s, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The producer's wife Papia Guha and son Sanket Guha shared the news of his demise in a statement issued to the media.
Actress Neelam Kothari also came to pay her respects. "He passed away due to cancer today afternoon at the hospital. He was 68-69, a source told PTI. Apart from 'Fiza' (2000), Guha had also produced the 2008 film 'Phir Kabhi', starring Mithun Chakraborty and Dimple Kapadia.
"We regret to announce the sad demise of our dear Mr Pradeep Guha. In these Covid-19 times, the family has requested to be allowed to grieve in private and will share a date for a prayer meeting in a few days. "No condolence visit at home due to Covid-19 restrictions. Please keep him in your prayers," the statement read. According to a hospital source, Guha was battling cancer.
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai was also clicked at Guha's residence in Khar. Ghai said he is indebted to Guha for his unending support and guidance for his film institute Whistling Woods, where the producer had served as a managing director. "Good bye my friend #Pradeep Guha. I will always be indebted for your genuine love and support to I needed and we all @Whistling_Woods international for your enriched guidance as a director on board since its birth... RIP my friend," he tweeted.
The media spotted veteran actress Poonam Dhillon as well. Film personalities Manoj Bajpayee, Subhash Ghai and Adnan Sami condoled Guha's death on social media. "Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about my friend @guhapradeep's passing away !! May you rest in peace Pradeep," Bajpayee wrote on Twitter.
Priya Dutt also arrived at the filmmaker's residence to offer condolences. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Saturday, mourned the demise of Guha. 'The Sky Is Pink' actor wrote, "You were always my forever champion. Your random calls of encouragement, your zest for life and your ambition was something I have always admired so much. This loss is so personal. I will miss your voice and strength so much"
