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Several Bollywood personalities expressed grief over the death of noted film-maker Mani Kaul, who passed away today after a prolonged illness.
Kaul (66) was considered one of the pioneers of new Indian cinema.
"Mani Kaul was one of the pioneer of new wave cinema in India. And a great conversationalist. Will miss his persona. RIP," Veteran actor Anupam Kher said on micro-blogging site twitter.
Filmmaker Shekar Kapur said, "The passing away of friends reminds you of the value of this moment. RIP Mani Kaul. Friend, Director, A life passionately dedicated to exploring the outer edges of the art of film Will be missed."
Recollecting his meeting with Kaul, Filmmaker Onir tweeted, "Remember meeting Mani Kaul last to show him I AM at Anurag's office and he told me warmly that he was happy to see a few of us making diff films."
"...Remember the first time he called me I was in berlin. I was so excited and nervous that I couldn't talk," Onir said.
"RIP Mani Kaul. A little known fact ,Amol Palekar directed, Shahrukh Khan starrer PAHELI was a remake of Mani Kaul's 1973 film DUVIDHA," Director Shirish Kunder said.
On hearing the news of Kaul's demise, veteran actress Shabana Azmi tweeted, "oh no. How? When? Is there a condolence meeting?". Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actor Ranvir Shorey, said, "Mani Kaul - RIP".
Kaul (66) was considered one of the pioneers of newIndian cinema.
"Mani Kaul was one of the pioneer of new wave cinema inIndia. And a great conversationalist. Will miss his persona.RIP," Veteran actor Anupam Kher said on micro-blogging sitetwitter.
Filmmaker Shekar Kapur said, "The passing away of friendsreminds you of the value of this moment. RIP Mani Kaul.Friend, Director, A life passionately dedicated to exploringthe outer edges of the art of film Will be missed."
Recollecting his meeting with Kaul, Filmmaker Onirtweeted, "Remember meeting Mani Kaul last to show him I AMat Anurag's office and he told me warmly that he was happy tosee a few of us making diff films."
"...Remember the first time he called me I was in berlin.I was so excited and nervous that I couldn't talk," Onir said.
"RIP Mani Kaul. A little known fact ,Amol Palekardirected, Shahrukh Khan starrer PAHELI was a remake of ManiKaul's 1973 film DUVIDHA," Director Shirish Kunder said.
On hearing the news of Kaul's demise, veteran actressShabana Azmi tweeted, "oh no. How? When? Is there a condolencemeeting?". Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actor Ranvir Shorey,said, "Mani Kaul - RIP".
