ND Kothari, Veteran Bollywood Producer Behind ‘Khote Sikkay’, ‘Dharam Sankat’ and ‘Sarkari Mehmaan’, Dies at 86; Funeral Details Inside
Producer ND Kothari, best known for backing films like 'Dharam Sankat', 'Khote Sikkay' and 'Sarkari Mehmaan', has died at the age of 86. The news of his death was confirmed by his family members through a statement to media. He passed away on October 21, 2025.
ND Kothari, a veteran Bollywood producer, had died at the age of 86. He passed away from natural causes at his Mumbai home on the night of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. His career spanned decades and was most popular for bankrolling films like Khote Sikkay, Sarkari Mehmaan, Bhagwan Parshuram and Dharam Sankat. The heartbreaking news of his passing was confirmed by his family members to the media. Singer-Actor Rishabh Tandon Aka Faqeer Dies at 35 Due to Heart Attack in Delhi.
Veteran Producer ND Kothari No More
In a statement to the media, it was revealed that veteran film producer ND Kothari passed away on October 21, 2025. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news and shared details of his funeral and said, "It is with deep sorrow we share the heartbreaking news of the passing away of the renowned filmmaker Shri ND Kothari (86 years) on the night of October 21, 2025."
Sharing details about ND Kothari's funeral, they said, "His last tites will be performed today, October 22, 2025 at 4 pm in Nerul (West). Let us all join in offering our final respects and prayers to the departed soul." Close family members, friends and industry colleagues are expected to gather to pay their last respects. ‘Left Us All in Deep Sorrow’: Veteran Actor Asrani Passes Away at 84 After Prolonged Illness; Family Issues FIRST Heartfelt Statement Remembering the ‘King of Laughter’ (View Post).
The news of ND Kothari's passing comes just two days after legendary Hindi actor-comedian Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, died in Mumbai on Monday (October 20) after a prolonged illness. He was 84.
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