Bollywood Pays Tribute To Feroz Khan

Prem Chopra: Feroz lived life on his own terms and whatever he did, he always did it openly. We started our career around the same time and our first film together was Mai Shadi Karne Chala (1962). He was a lovely person to work with and I really liked his knowledge about the art of acting. He was full of life, very focused and motivated. He always tried to add style to his films. We have also worked together on Kala Sona and when he made his directorial debut with Apradh (1972), he wanted me to act in it. And it became quite a hit too.

Sophie Chaudhry: I have known him, Fardeen and Natasha for many, many years now. They are a lovely family and he was an amazing man who was always so passionate about music, movies and above all, about life.

Gulshan Grover: I have worked with him and he was a very gentle and honest person. He was a costar with substance and a very practical person.

Rati Agnihotri: I am deeply disturbed, may his soul rest in peace. We have lost a legendry actor and the void he has left will never be filled. I am very sad but also happy that he got his last wishing of being at his home in Bangalore. My condolences go out to his children and family.

Mugdha Godse: His death is a big loss to Indian cinema and to mankind. He is a legend who has left us with many wonderful memories of his movie. My condolences go out to Fardeen and his entire family.

Muddasar Aziz: I am really disturbed and am on my way to Bangalore. It's very disappointing and a huge loss to us. I don't even know how to react to this.

Chunky Pandey: He was a fabulous hero, not only in reel life but in real life too.

Sonu Sood: He was the most stylish actor in our industry ever. He was also a great director and I will always remember him as a very humble guy.

Kunal Kohli: "Not only me but everyone will remember him. Because Feroz Khan has so many firsts to his credit; first person to shoot in Afghanistan, car racing, the disco trend etc. His films were stylish and lavish. He had a heart of gold. He will live on through his films forever with all of us."

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Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan

Friend, mentor, excellent human being and real royal of Hindi cinema - that is how Bollywood remembers Feroz Khan, the filmmaker-actor who died after a year-long battle with cancer.

Writer-turned director Anees Bazmee, who directed Feroz Khan in his last film Welcome in 2007, is "heartbroken" to hear of the death.

"I have come back to Mumbai this morning and got to know about his death. It is very sad and I am heartbroken. He was very close to me and an extremely good human being. I used to be in regular touch with him," Bazmee said.

Welcome, which was a massive hit, was a special homage to Feroz Khan's stylish on-screen persona through his character Ranbir Dhanraj Xata (RDX).

"Nobody knows that he was not willing to work in Welcome but he loved my previous film No Entry and Fardeen's (Feroz Khan's son) role in it so much that we became very good friends and he agreed to work in the film just for me.

"But he also asked me to make sure that his style was kept intact in the movie, as he has always done roles with oomph and glamour and that's why I even gave him a line Abhi hum zinda hain in the film, which he infused life into," said Bazmee.

Beauty queen-turned-actress Celina Jaitley, who was launched by Feroz Khan in his home production's Janasheen (2003), headed to Bangalore Monday to pay her last respects.

"Farewell my friend, my mentor... The many things we talked about... The many things I learnt from you are with me as my courage, you have gone but the love and support you gave me remains as a part of my heart... I wait for the day we will meet again back in god's hand where it all began. Love always, your 'Celine'," Celina said.

Feroz was also remembered by music composer Anand Raj Anand and writer Kamlesh Pandey for launching new talent.

Apart from Celina, he introduced Meghna Kothari and his son Fardeen in Prem Aggan (1998) and Vicky Arora in Yalgaar (1992) to name a few.

"He was a very stylish and straightforward person. He was principled and loyal to people. He always helped people with talent and made them famous. He did not just go for established names, which was a great thing in him," said Anand.

"He gave me confidence when he signed me for Janasheen and now we were working together on the remake of Qurbani, but it is so unfortunate what has happened," he added.

Said scriptwriter Pandey, who wrote the dialogues for Janasheen: "He was one of the royals of our cinema. Everyone knows how to make money, but very few know how to spend it and he knew that style exactly. He was an excellent friend, a great human being and he used to treat people very well.

"He also enjoyed good writing a lot. He was someone who had his own personality. The way he shot his films, his music, everything was great. He also looked for new talent," he added.

London, UK April 27, 2009 Mon 6:35 PM

The morning has been disturbing. News from media comes in of the passing away of Feroz Khan.

Feroz Khan.. a gracious and warm hearted compassionate friend. A flamboyant film maker, one that in the middle of his acting career became a producer and director and gave us some very memorable films - all with a certain stamp of flamboyance.

What he displayed in his persona, reflected in the way he made his films. In many ways he pioneered a certain flash and sophistication in his very first venture as a maker and that remained with him and all his films throughout. Whether it was in the content of his subjects he chose, or in the unique casting that he did, or in the fresh talent that he introduced in music and presentation, there was always a progressive, visible difference in the way he functioned and thought.

There were many attempts by both of us to work together, but somehow it did not work out. He will be remembered for his passion and commitment to the craft. May his soul rest in peace and may the Almighty give his family strength to bear the loss.

He had been suffering for some time with the cancer and fought hard with and against it. In a most poignant moment, at a recent award ceremony, where he was honored with a lifetime of achievement, his son Fardeen had received it on his behalf from Jaya on stage - Feroz being too ill to be present.

Fardeen has always been a cultured and well behaved young man. Shares a great rapport with Abhishek and I shall never forget when his first film was at its 'mahurat', he came across to seek our blessings. I have always wished him well and may he now be strong to bear this immense loss.

[quote] Feroz ji was like a father to me: SRK

Bollywood is in a state of shock at the sad demise of veteran actor Feroz Khan. Calling his death a big blow to the industry, the film fraternity has paid tribute to his remarkable contributions.

Many actors have flown to Banglore from various parts of the country to attend the last rites of this legendary figure.

His brother Sanjay Khan, who reached Bangalore after his death, said, "He was a lion. He was a wonderful, passionate man. His contribution to the film industry is immense. It's a deep loss to the family. I can say that there was a lion who used to roar but today he is no more."

Even King Khan expressed grief and said that he was like a father to him. Shah Rukh said, "I miss Feroz saab a lot. His death is a personal loss. Fardeen had told me about his illness. I was emotionally attached to him because my father too died of the same illness. I still remember when I met him for the first time and he kissed and hugged me. Whenever I met him after that he always showered his love on me and treated me like his son. He is one of the most beautiful people I have met in the film industry."

Bollywood actor Arbaz Khan too said that he was shocked when he came to know about Feroz Khan's death through an SMS. "I convey my condolences to the entire family. It's a very difficult time for Fardeen and other family members. I am so disturbed after hearing this sad news."

Other actors like Celina Jaitely, Malaika Arora Khan, and Zeenat Aman have expressed their condolences on his death. Zeenat Aman has reportedly said that she remembers Feroz Khan as a legendary actor for his memorable and inspiring work in the film industry.

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