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PM Modi condoles death of actor-director Neeraj Vora

| @indiablooms | Dec 14, 2017, at 05:11 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra on Thursday condoled the death of Bollywood actor-director Neeraj Vora, who breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital earlier this morning.

Vora was 54.

He was in a coma and was residing in Feroz Nadiadwal's place.
 
Filmmaker Ashok Pandit was quoted as saying by indianexpress.com, "Neeraj Vora died today at 3 am in Criti Care hospital in Juhu. He had been in coma and living at Firoz Nadiadwala’s place. When his condition deteriorated in the night, he was taken to the hospital, where he breathed his last.”

Condoling the demise, Prime Minister  Nnarendra Modi tweeted, "Saddened by the demise of Neeraj Vora. An energetic and creative personality, he will be remembered for his films and warm nature. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour."

Vora made his acting debut alongside Aamir Khan in Ketan Mehta's 1984 released Holi.

Later, he went on to star in a string of successful films, while directing some.

Vora also wrote for the successful Hera Pheri and Rohit Shetty's Golmaal series.

Image: Screengrab from YouTube

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