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Veteran Bollywood producer Salim Akhtar, known for launching Rani Mukerji and Tamannaah Bhatia, passed away at 82 on April 8, 2025. He produced notable films like Phool Aur Angaare and Qayamat.
Salim Akhtar, Who Launched Rani Mukerji’s Career, Dies In Mumbai
Veteran Bollywood producer Salim Akhtar, renowned for launching actresses Rani Mukerji and Tamannaah Bhatia in Bollywood, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was 82 years old.
Throughout his prolific career, Akhtar produced several notable films, including Phool Aur Angaare (1993), Qayamat (1983), Loha (1987), and Batwara (1989). He also produced several other notable films, including Badal (2000) featuring Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji, Phool Aur Angaar (1993) starring Mithun Chakraborty, Choron ki Baraat (1980), and Baazi (1995) with Aamir Khan. His contributions significantly shaped the landscape of Hindi cinema during the 1980s and 1990s.
Veteran film producer Salim Akhtar passed away today (8th April) at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He launched actress Rani Mukerji in his film Raja Ki Aayegi Barat! RIP! pic.twitter.com/LFX7g1QOFt— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) April 8, 2025
Akhtar played a pivotal role in introducing Rani Mukerji to the film industry with the 1997 film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. He also launched Tamannaah Bhatia in the 2005 film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra.
Salim Akhtar is survived by his wife, Shama Akhtar, and their son, Samad Akhtar.
None of his family members and close associates have made any official confirmation about his demise yet.
May his soul rest in peace!