Producer Sudhakar Bokade dead

Sudhakar Bokade, who produced movies like "Izzatdaar" and "Saajan", breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here. He was 57.

Bokade, who was a part of the film world for over two decades, died Sunday night.

His daughter Divya Bokade confirmed the news to IANS, saying: "He was hospitalised day before yesterday (July 6) because he suffered a heart attack, and he passed away last night (July 7)."

His last rites will be conducted Monday afternoon.

During his stint as a producer, he gave the industry movies like "Sapne Sajan Ke", "Dhanwaan", "Kalinga", "Prahaar", "Sauda" and "Yeh Pyar Hi To Hai".

He is survived by his two daughters Divya and Kiran, and son Krishna.