Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro director Kundan Shah passes way; celebs mourn his death

Veteran film director Kundan Shah passed away on Saturday, October 7, according to reports. He was 69 years of age.

Shah, who achieved iconic fame with the social satire Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, also directed Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa in 1993.

Best known for his TV shows like Nukkad (1986) and Wagle Ki Duniya (1988), Shah passed away on Saturday following a heart attack. His daughter confirmed the news.

Filmmaker Milap Zaveri tweeted after the news broke: "RIP Kundan Shah. #JaaneBhiDoYaaron was a classic. #KabhiHaanKabhiNaa is one of my fav films ever. May u Keep the heavens entertained [sic].

Director Hansal Mehta also tweeted: "Jaane bhi do yaaron... RIP Kundan Shah. Sad news. [sic]."

Subhash Ghai said: "Good bye #kundan shah. We all @FTIIOfficial @Whistling_Woods shall remember u for your great films with us n in history indian cinema. [sic]."

Resul Pookutty tweeted: "The man who made us laugh our heart out, the man who gave us all time cult #JaaneBhidoYaaro #KundanShah is no more! Shocking! RIP Sir! [sic]."

Director Vikram Bhatt wrote on Twitter: "Kundan Shah, the man who gave us the unforgettable Jaane bhi do yaaro leaves us. He is gone... He lives on... [sic]."

Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "hocked 2 know abt demise of Kundan Shah ji.Will b remembered 4 his cult classic #JaneBhiDoYaaro & his contribution 2 films n Tv. #OmShanti [sic]."

Actress Richa Chadha wrote on Twitter: "When #KundanShah had met me for a film, enthusiastically gave me copies of a docu called #Zeitgeist and a book. Ever so eager to share... [sic]."

Kundan Shah studied at the Film and Television Insitute of India, Pune. He introduced the satirical comedy genre in Hindi cinema.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron was his first film as director and is considered as one of the classics of Hindi cinema.

He even won the National Film Award – Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director — for the film.

In his later years, he directed films like Kya Kehna (2000) and Dil Hai Tumhara (2002).

His last film P se PM Tak released in 2014.