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Pahlaj Nihalani Remembered: Bollywood Stars Attend Cremation in Mumbai
Pahlaj Nihalani cremated; Saif Ali Khan, Govinda pay last respects
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Pahlaj Nihalani, a prominent film producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), was cremated in Mumbai on June 4, 2026. Bollywood celebrities, including Saif Ali Khan and Govinda, gathered to pay their last respects to the 76-year-old veteran, who passed away earlier that day.
- 01Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at the age of 76 on June 4, 2026.
- 02The cremation ceremony took place at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai.
- 03Notable attendees included Saif Ali Khan, Govinda, and filmmaker David Dhawan.
- 04Nihalani was known for producing successful films like 'Ilzaam' and 'Shola Aur Shabnam'.
- 05He served as the chairperson of the CBFC, influencing Indian cinema for decades.
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Pahlaj Nihalani, a significant figure in the Hindi film industry, was cremated in Mumbai on June 4, 2026, after passing away at the age of 76. The cremation took place at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium, where numerous Bollywood personalities gathered to pay their respects. Notable attendees included Saif Ali Khan, Govinda, and filmmaker David Dhawan, among others. Acharya Bhupendra Sastry performed the final rites, honoring Nihalani with Vedic rituals. His family expressed their grief in a statement, confirming the details of the cremation ceremony. Nihalani's career spanned several decades, during which he produced hit films such as 'Ilzaam', 'Shola Aur Shabnam', and 'Aankhen'. He also served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), leaving a lasting impact on the Indian film landscape.
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The passing of Pahlaj Nihalani marks the loss of a significant figure in the Indian film industry, affecting many in the film fraternity.
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