Johnny Bakshi (2 January 1932 – 5 September 2020) was an Indian film director and producer, born in Lahore, Punjab Province, British India.

Career

Bakshi is known for his contribution to the Indian film industry, mainly as a producer. He has produced several popular movies in Bollywood like the 1974 movie Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain, Vishwasghat which released in 1977, 1984's Raavan, Mera Dost Mera Dushman in 1984, Bhairavi in 1996 and Himesh Reshammiya starrer Kajraare in 2010. As a director, he released the 1994 movie Khudai starring Rajesh Khanna and the 1984 film Ravaan.[1]

Death

In early September 2020, Bakshi was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after he complained of breathlessness. Here, he was diagnosed with pneumonia and tested positive to COVID-19. On 5 September 2020, Bakshi suffered a heart attack and died at the scene, at the age of 88.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Filmmaker Johnny Bakshi dies in Mumbai
  2. ↑ "Veteran filmmaker Johnny Bakshi dies at 82, Anupam Kher and Shabana Azmi pay heartfelt tributes". 5 September 2020.


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