Filmmaker Prakash Mehra’s son Amit Mehra dies at 40

Amit Mehra, son of producer-director Prakash Mehra died today morning after suffering a cardiac attack. He was 40.

Amit was involved in a legal tussle with scriptwriter Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar over the remake of his father’s film ‘Zanjeer’ in 2013 starring Priyanka Chopra and Ram Charan.

Amit Mehra, son of producer-director Prakash Mehra died today morning after suffering a cardiac attack. He was 40.

“Sad news producer-director Prakash Mehra’s son Amit passed away today morning,” a source close to the family said.

Prakash’ other sons are Sumeet and Puneet Mehra.

Actor Vindu Dara Singh condoled Amit’s death on Twitter.

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“RIP Amit Mehra, son of Prakash Mehra ji too early to leave at this young age,” he posted.

Amit was involved in a legal tussle with scriptwriter Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar over the remake of his father’s film ‘Zanjeer’ in 2013 starring Priyanka Chopra and Ram Charan.

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