Lekh Tandon passes away: Celebrities pay tribute to Amrapali director

Lekh Tandon, best known for films like Amrapali, Agar Tum Na Hote and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye, also helmed television serial Dil Dariya in 1988 through which he introduced Shah Rukh Khan. As the news of his death broke, many fans and celebrities took to Twitter to share their grief on the sudden demise.

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Lekh Raj Tandon, 88, passed away at his residence in Powai in presence of his family.

It is a sad time for Bollywood. One after another, we have lost many actors and director in the recent past. Joining the list is veteran filmmaker Lekh Tandon, who passed away on Sunday. Lekh Tandon, best known for films like Amrapali, Agar Tum Na Hote and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye, also helmed television serial Dil Dariya in 1988 through which he introduced Shah Rukh Khan. As the news of his death broke, many fans and celebrities took to Twitter to share their grief on the sudden demise.

Lekh Raj Tandon, 88, passed away at his residence in Powai in presence of his family. Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Kapur, Ashutosh Gowariker tweeted their reaction on Lekh Tandon’s death. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit too shared a miss you note for “one of the finest tv and film directors”.

Talking about Lekh Tandon, veteran actor Prem Chopra told indianexpress.com, “I am shocked to hear about his (Lekh Tandon) death. I worked with him on Jhuk Gaya Aasman. I have learned a lot from him. He was a great person to work with. He was modest and never spoke much, but the stature of his work is big.”

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See all the tweets post Lekh Tandon’s death here:

Sad dat #LekhTandon passed away but wonderful dat he did so with his boots on.He was working on his latest film with a newcomers zeal . RIP

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) October 15, 2017

goodbye #LekhTandon Extraordinary film maker/story teller of his times. Never ever refused an actor at his doorstep some warmth advice n tea

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) October 15, 2017

Very VERSATILE Director who gave several HITS!
Was privileged to work with u in Swades!
Will always miss ur gentleness Sir! RIP #LekhTandon pic.twitter.com/B4m1M96Cjc

— Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) October 15, 2017

At #LekhTandon ji’s house at #Powai. Was not well from last 5 months & was bedridden. Breathed his last at 5.38 p.m. #RIP. pic.twitter.com/A1pxqmX566

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) October 15, 2017

Speechless 2 see #LekhTandon ji A legend of #Cinema & #TV lying down with a smile on hs face as if he will just get up nd say #Action. #RIP. pic.twitter.com/JmNKpTXds0

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) October 15, 2017

My fav #LekhTandon film & song #rip sir https://t.co/izuunET0yk

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) October 15, 2017

Less than a week after the death of Kundan Shah, #LekhTandon passes away. If Shah was among the earlier architects of @iamsrk‘s career, Tandon laid its cornerstone by giving the actor a break in the show, ‘Dil Dariya’. Not a good time for lovers of peak Indian TV.

— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) October 15, 2017

A storyteller par excellence… A wonderful person… RIP #LekhTandon ji… Heartfelt condolences!

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 15, 2017

Farewell to the person who gave me a fabolous role in “Aisa Desh hai mera” R.I.P Lekh ji #lekhtandon 😢 https://t.co/tv5kPlVKT8

— Suzanne Bernert (@suzannebernert) October 15, 2017

I’ve grown up watching #PhirWahiTalash on @DDNational. Still remember meeting #LekhTandon at his Khar residence 16 years ago. RIP Lekh ji.

— Manoj Muntashir (@manojmuntashir) October 16, 2017

As per reports, Lekh Tandon was bed-ridden for the last five to six months and was being fed through a pipe. He passed away at 5.38 pm on October 15. Tandon also acted in films like Swades, Chennai Express and Rang De Basanti among others.

See a few photos of late Lekh Tandon here:

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His funeral will be held in Powai at 12 pm on October 16 followed by a chautha and prayer meeting with langar which will take place on October 17.

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