- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chandra Barot Death: Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Bollywood classic Don, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. He had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years, his wife Deepa Barot confirmed to TOI. He was undergoing treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital and was earlier admitted to Jaslok Hospital as well.
Meanwhile, tributes are coming in from the film industry, including from Farhan Akhtar and filmmaker Kunal Kohli. Farhan took to his Instagram and shared a heartfelt message with throwback picture of the filmmaker. He calling Chandra Barot the original Don and a true legend. The caption read, “Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.”
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Chandra Barot’s Work
Chandra Barot began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. He worked on several popular movies in the 1970s, including Purab Aur Pachhim (1970), Yaadgaar (1970), Shor (1972), and Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974). His big break came in 1978 when he directed Don, a film that went on to become a cult classic in Indian cinema. The film’s gripping story, stylish action, and memorable music turned it into a huge success. The original movie inspired several remakes and adaptations, including the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer in 2006, which continued to keep the story alive for a new generation of viewers. The movie even found itself in headlines again in 2023 due to controversies around the remake.
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After Don, Barot directed a Bengali movie called Aashrita in 1989, which reportedly earned Rs 3 crore at the box office. He also directed Pyar Bhara Dil in 1991. However, not all of his projects came to light. Films like Neil Ko Pakadna…Impossible and Hong Kong Wali Script were shelved before completion.