Former CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away At 76
Veteran producer Pahlaj Nihalani, known for Bollywood films and his debated CBFC tenure, has died at 76.
Pahlaj Nihalani Dies At 76
Veteran Bollywood producer and former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has died at 76, ending a long and eventful journey in Hindi cinema. He had reportedly been unwell for some time due to liver-related health issues.
A Long Bollywood Journey
Nihalani was associated with several commercial Hindi films across decades. His production credits included Aankhen, Andaz, Talaash, Julie 2, and Rangeela Raja. He was also linked with entertainers who shaped the popular Bollywood space of the 1980s and 1990s. For many film followers, his name stayed connected with big-screen masala cinema.
CBFC Tenure Stayed In Headlines
Apart from film production, Nihalani became widely discussed during his term as chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from 2015 to 2017. His decisions often triggered debate around censorship, creative freedom, and film certification in India.
Family And Industry Remember Him
Nihalani is survived by his wife Nita and three sons, Vishal, Deepesh, and Chirag. His death marks the end of a notable Bollywood chapter, where he was remembered both for his films and his strong public presence.
