NOTED FILMMAKER PASSES AWAY

Noted Independent filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passed away on Sunday morning after a long battle with kidney cancer. Kalpana was an independent filmmaker who was known for making realistic films. Most of her films were woman-oriented.

She breathed her last around 4:30 am at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. She had been for a longtime manager with famous film-maker Bhupen Hazarika. She also worked as an assistant director under the veteran film director Shyam Benegal.

Kaala actress Huma Qureshi shared the news of Kalpana’s demise on Twitter, “Deeply saddened… at around 4:30 am today morning #KalpanaLajmi passed away .. May she rest in peace.”