{"id":8503,"date":"2021-06-30T18:50:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper?p=8503"},"modified":"2021-06-30T18:50:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:20:52","slug":"mumbai-film-industry-mourns-shocking-demise-of-raj-kaushal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper\/2021\/06\/30\/mumbai-film-industry-mourns-shocking-demise-of-raj-kaushal\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Film Industry Mourns Shocking Demise of Raj Kaushal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bollywood celebrities took to social media today to mourn the demise of filmmaker Raj Kaushal, who reportedly succumbed to a heart attack earlier in the day. Celebrities shared condolence messages for the late filmmaker&#8217;s wife, actress Mandira Bedi, and their children, Vir and Tara.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing a photo with the late filmmaker from a party hosted by him on June 27, Angad Bedi wrote on Instagram: &#8220;Looks like the universe chose us to be with you at your last supper my friend. It was a pleasure to have worked with you and also spent time in your lovely company. I would like to remember you as a man who helped everyone who needed you. Always there for your family and friends spreading your infectious smile. so long my friend&#8230; you left us with only happy memories!! stay strong Mandira. Vir and Tara.. your dad was a good man, Rip.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing the same photograph, Angad&#8217;s wife and actress Neha Dhupia wrote: &#8220;Raj, we took this picture to create more and more memories\u2026 can&#8217;t believe you are nt with us anymore \u2026 Mandira , my strong strong girl, I am at a loss of words. My heart belongs to Vir and Tara. I&#8217;m shaken up and in shock and disbelief as I write this , RIP Raj.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manoj Bajpayee tweeted: &#8220;No news can be more shocking and tragic for us personally than losing our dear friend and a fantastic human being Raj Kaushal !! It will definitely take time to come to terms with this loss!! Rest in peace my friend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arshad Warsi posted: &#8220;Today I lost a very dear friend, my condolences to his family. Known Raj Kaushal, for years, done a film with him, enjoyed every minute of his company. I have never seen a frown on his face, he was always smiling, always there if you needed him\u2026will miss you brother\u2026 RIP.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suniel Shetty wrote: &#8220;Another precious life, gone too soon! Rest in Peace Raj Kaushal, you&#8217;ll be deeply, deeply missed. Sending a lot of love towards you and the kids @mandybedi.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kabir Bedi shared: &#8220;Deepest condolences to Mandira Bedi on the tragic passing of her husband Raj Kaushal. Such a sudden and unexpected loss is deeply traumatic. My heart is with her in her great sorrow. @mandybedi.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Shocked and saddened by the passing of #RajKaushal. May the Lord grant #mandirabedi and the family the strength to bear this loss,&#8221; posted Boman Irani.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rahul Dev tweeted: &#8220;He was one hell of a nice guy &#8230; Raj Kaushal you shall be missed &#8230; Gone too early &#8230; rest in peace &#8230; Om Shanti.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking to Instagram, music composer Vishal Dadlani expressed: &#8220;The first person to trust me with making music for a film, @rajkaushal created so many careers with his first movie, #PyaarMeinKabhiKabhi. Over and above that, he was a friend who always stood with his friends. @mandirabedi, I don&#8217;t know what to say or feel or think. Can&#8217;t even imagine what you and the kids are going through. Just sending love and strength.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riteish Deshmukh posted: &#8220;Raj Kaushal was a man with a hearty laugh, tight hug and a story to tell. Am deeply saddened and shocked to learn that he is no more. My deepest condolences to @mandybedi and the entire family. #heartbroken gone too soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naved Jafri shared: &#8220;#RajKaushal was a good friend and a good human being, jovial and always smiling. I knew him from a long time. Deepest condolences to Mandira and the whole family. May the almighty give you strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aftab Shivdasani tweeted: &#8220;So sad and shocked on hearing about the passing of Raj Kaushal , such a warm hearted and great guy.. our deepest condolences to @mandybedi , their children and family to cope with this huge void&#8230; Prayers for his soul, Om Shanti.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Deepest condolences to Mandira Ma&#8217;am, her children and their family. This is so shocking. Rest in peace #RajKaushal sir,&#8221; shared Kriti Kharbanda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranvir Shorey posted: &#8220;Absolutely shocked to hear of #RajKaushal&#8217;s unexpected demise. Unbelievable times. He was a good man, always spreading positivity and joy. Gone too soon and suddenly. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivek Oberoi tweeted: &#8220;Shocked &amp; Saddened to learn about Raj Kaushal&#8217;s passing away, gone too soon, a good soul has ascended to heaven..my heartfelt condolences to @mandirabedi and their children, may the almighty give them strength to deal with this immeasurable loss.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandan Roy Sanyal wrote: &#8220;Raj Kaushal news is extremely shocking. No words &#8211; deepest condolences to his family and friends- had always known him for encouragement and a benevolent man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared: &#8220;Awfully sad waking up to the news of our colleague Raj Kaushal&#8217;s passing away. Too young to be gone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Woke up to the news of untimely demise of #RajKaushal. May his soul rest in peace. Life is so uncertain, my heart goes out to @mandybedi and her kids. Stay strong,&#8221; tweeted singer Jasleen Royal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bollywood celebrities took to social media today to mourn the demise of filmmaker Raj Kaushal, who reportedly succumbed to a heart attack earlier in the day. Celebrities shared condolence messages for the late filmmaker&#8217;s wife, actress Mandira Bedi, and their children, Vir and Tara. 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