Veteran movie critic Rashid Irani passes away at 74 – Occasions of India

Eminent movie critic Rashid Irani, a much-loved determine within the cinema circles of town, was discovered useless on Monday at his residence in Mumbai. He was 74. Irani, who had a number of well being points and lived alone, probably breathed his final on July 30 at his house within the South Mumbai neighbourhood of Dhobitalao, based on his shut good friend Rafeeq Ellias.

“It’s horrible information. More than likely, he handed away Friday morning whereas having his tub as a result of he was (discovered) within the lavatory. Since Friday, he had not been seen on the press membership or at his normal breakfast place.

“All of us thought he had gone out of city, so we waited, hoping he could be again on Sunday evening. However immediately we obtained frightened. We referred to as the cops and broke the door,” Ellias advised PTI.

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Based on Ellias, Irani had not been holding nicely and likewise had COVID final yr.

“He had critical blood stress and diabetes. Round two years in the past, he had a fall on the movie competition in Goa. He had a haemorrhage, it was a neurological situation. This was most likely one thing related. He had no person, he lived alone in Mumbai all his grownup life,” he added.

The official social media account of the Mumbai Press Club additionally tweeted about Irani’s demise.

“Rashid Irani, 74, one of many nation’s foremost movie critics, handed away most likely on 30 July at house. He was not seen for 2-Three days; a search by mates, membership officers and police led to his house, the place his mortal stays have been discovered,” the press membership stated in an announcement.

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Irani, who had contributed a number of articles in nationwide dailies together with Times of India, was “one of many pillars of the Mumbai Press Membership Movie Society”, the membership additional stated within the assertion.

The famous critic was a core member of the membership, who did not miss a day on the media centre writing his opinions and watching movies.

“He will likely be missed sorely by all members and workers. Particulars about his funeral will likely be introduced quickly,” the tweet learn.