Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure pay tribute!
The veteran Bollywood director expired at Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani hospital in Mumbai following an illness. He was 62 years old. Esmayeel Shroff was reportedly admitted almost a month ago after suffering a major heart attack. Esmayeel hailed from Andhra Pradesh.
Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure and Ashoke Pandit have paid tribute to the late filmmaker.
Condoling the sad demise, Ashoke Pandit said in a tweet, "Sad to know about the demise of ace filmmaker Esmayeel Shroff ji at the age of 82 in Mumbai.
Had directed many hits including Ahista Ahista, Bulandi, Thodi Si Bewafai, Surya etc. It’s another big loss to the film industry. Heartfelt condolences to his family members. Om Shanti (sic)."
Govinda, whose first film Love 86 was directed by Esmayeel Shroff, mourned the loss of the filmmaker. He told ETimes, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his films.
Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too.
He was the very first person in my life who said that Govinda understands the pattern of cinema. He played a big role in making me Govinda from Govind.”
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