Filmmaker, lyricist Saawan Kumar Tak passes away. Celebrities pay tribute

Filmmaker Saawan Kumar Tak, who passed away at the age of 86, is remembered by Salman Khan and other Bollywood stars.

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Noted filmmaker and lyricist Saawan Kumar Tak has passed away. Saawan Kumar Tak was brought to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai where he was treated for his lung infection and breathing problems.

Saawan Kumar Tak's nephew Navin told the PTI news agency that the legendary filmmaker passed away at 16:15 IST on August 25, 22nd as his heart had stopped functioning. The Tak family is in deep sorrow after hearing about the demise of this veteran soul.

Saawan Kumar Tak directed some superhit Hindi films like Bewaffa Se Waffa, Souten, Souten Ki Beti, Saajan Bina Suhagan, and Sanam Bewafa. Saawan Kumar Tak is also credited for giving the first break and starring actors like Mehmood Junior and Sanjeev Kumar.


Salman Khan has shared condolences and prayed that the legend Saawan Kumar Tak's soul may rest in peace. Anil Kapoor too has a bundle of memories and he reminisces about the star Saawan Kumar Tak, sharing his few pictures on social media.


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Anil Kapoor writes a message that quotes that the maestro, Saawan Kumar Tak, is one of the directors who truly believed in me. His lyrics and songs are instilled in my heart and may his soul rest in peace.

Senior actress Padmini Kohlaphure, who was featured in two of his produced films, 'Sajan Bina Suhagan' and 'Souten', died on August 31st. be essayed as a lead actress or being just 9 years old in "Sajan Bina Suhagan". Padmini's acting career was paved by Saawan Kumar Tak.

Furthermore, she regrets not meeting him when he was struggling with his last breath. She says to the media that Saawan Kumar Tak had an impeccable impact on shaping her career. Padmini has posted a throwback picture and written a beautiful message in her tweet stating condolences and deep sorrow for this loss.

Rakesh Roshan, in remembrance of the maestro Saawan Kumar Tak, writes that Saawan Kumar Tak's soul may rest in eternal peace. Rakesh Roshan is thankful to Saawan Kumar Tak for writing many amazing melodies for his film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.
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