Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, on Monday, mourned the demise of veteran film producer Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala, who passed away today in Mumbai at the age of 91. Ajay Devgn Mourns the Death of Drishyam Producer Kumar Mangat's Mother.

Devgn took to his Twitter handle and shared a condolence message that read, "Deepest condolences on the passing of Shri Gaffarbhai Nadiadwala. My father and he were associates during the golden era of our cinema." The actor further added, "Shanti AG Nadiadwala saab. My condolences to the Nadiadwala family."

RIP Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala

Abdul Gaffar, who had been a part of the industry since 1984, was producer Firoz Nadiadwala's father. He was known for producing films like Dharmendra and Rekha-starrer Jhutha Sach and Hera Pheri. He also produced several films like Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Shankar Shambhu, Lahoo Ke Do Rang, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Sone Pe Suhaaga and others.

Media reports suggest that Abdul Gaffar suffered from a heart attack while being treated at a hospital in Mumbai. Reportedly, his last rites were performed on August 22. He is survived by his three sons, Feroze, Hafiz and Mushtaque, daughters, and his nephew and well-known film-maker Sajid Nadiadwala.

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