Film producer and ex-CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passes away due to liver cirrhosis
Veteran film producer Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4, 2026, after a battle with liver cirrhosis. He was known for backing early films of Govinda and Chunky Pandey. Nihalani produced hits like 'Aankhen' and 'Shola Aur Shabnam'.
- Pahlaj Nihalani was the former chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
- He was ousted from his position in 2017.
- Nihalani's final production, 'Rangeela Raja', was released in 2019.
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