Bollywood filmmaker and national award winner Kundan Shah succumbed to a cardiac arrest in his sleep and passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 69. Kundan Shah who was best known for his film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro which not only earned Kundan a National Film Award but was also credited with introducing Hindi cinema to satirical comedy.
Post Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Kundan shifted to television and gave back to back hits on the small screen with Nukkad and Wagle Ki Duniya. Post the success of his television journey, Shah returned on the silver screen with Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa which went on to become a huge success.
Bollywood film-makers took to Twitter to pay their respects to the maverick filmmaker.
Kundan's demise is not only a loss to the film industry but also to the world and our deepest condolences to the family and friends.