A renowned personality, producer of Bollywood films, Rajkumar Barjatya breathed his last on Thursday morning. Fondly known as Raj Babu, father of Sooraj Barjatya of Rajshri Productions, left for heavenly abode due to prolonged illness. Many celebs took social media to play condolences including Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Anupam Kher, Tushar Pandey to name a few. In the evening, his funeral was attended by celebs like Sachin Pilgaonkar, Bhagyashree, Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt amongst others. Rajkumar Barjatya Passes Away: Hum Chaar Actor Tushar Pandey Fondly Remembers the Veteran Producer, Says 'We Lost A legend'-EXCLUSIVE.

Earlier, Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news saying, "Shocked and saddened to learn of Rajkumar Barjatya ji’s demise... Raj Babu - as he was affectionately called - was an extremely soft-spoken person... Heartfelt condolences to Sooraj, the Barjatya family and #Rajshri parivaar."

The noted filmmaker has produced popular films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003), Vivah (2006) amongst other famous flicks. Check out the pictures of the celebs at his funeral here.

Sachin Pilgaonkar

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Maine Pyar Kiya actress Bhagyashree

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RIP Rajkumar Barjatya

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Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt

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Sooraj Barjatya

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Mohnish Bahl

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Meanwhile, Sonam who last worked with him in the blockbuster film, Salman Khan starrer Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, wrote, "Rest in peace sir.. thank you for being so kind and encouraging.. all my love and prayers always. I’ve been so lucky to be a part of the Rajshri family." She also shared a heartwarming throwback picture featuring him from the sets of the same film. We hope that the Barjatya family finds strength to cope up with their great personal loss.

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