Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passes away

Veteran film producer

Raj Kumar Barjatya

passed away today. Father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and son of founder Rajshri Pictures’ Tarachand Barjatya, Raj Kumar worked primarily as a producer and had credits on films such as 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun', 'Vivaah' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo'.

Trade analyst Komal Nahta confirmed the news on his social media handle as he tweeted, "Terribly shocking news. Shri RajKumarBarjatya passed away some minutes back at RelianceHurkissondas Hospital. Can’t believe this. Met him just a week back at his Prabhadevi office. He spent so much time with me and my family. He looked perfectly alright then. And now, he’s gone!"

He is survived by wife Sudha and son Sooraj. His last production venture, 'Hum Chaar' released last Friday alongside Ranveer Singh starrer 'Gully Boy'.