Veteran Filmmaker-Director Rakesh Kumar Passes Away at 81

Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker, director, and producer Rakesh Kumar passed away at the age of 81.

The filmmaker is well-known for his masterpieces like Khoon Pasina, Do Aur Do Paanch, Mr. Natwarlal, and Yaarana.

Rakesh Kumar was battling cancer for a long time.

A prayer meeting will be held for him on November 13, in Andheri.

The filmmaker’s family shared an obituary note which read, “IN LOVING MEMORY OF RAKESH KUMAR, OCTOBER 18, 1941 – NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Please join us for a prayer meet On Sunday, November 13, At Banquet, The Celebration Sports Club, Garden No.5, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W). TIME: 4PM – 5PM With Gratitude, Usha Sharma & Lakshay Kumar, Neha & Karan Sharma (sic).”

The veteran film producer also produced films like Dil Tujhko Diya, Commander, and Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara.