CEO of film producers guild dies

Dharamsala: The CEO of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India, Kulmeet Makkar, died in Dharamsala on Friday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 60. He was reportedly here doing up his house. He had also discussed the possibility of bringing up a film city in Dharamsala during the Global Investors’ Meet. The Producers Guild of India said, “Makkar had the unique ability to find a way through the toughest situations” and called him their “pillar of strength.” Karan Johar tweeted: “Kulmeet, you were such an incredible pillar to all of us at the Producers Guild of India; relentlessly, working for the industry and towards its enhancement and advancement. You left us too soon. We will miss you and always remember you fondly. Rest in peace, my friend”. TNS

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