Bollywood just lost one of its cinematic OGs, and the hearts of cinephiles everywhere are a little heavier. Chandra Barot – the man who made Amitabh Bachchan’s Don the iconic, stylish cult classic it still is – has passed away at the age of 86. Another legend has left the frame, and this one’s hitting different.
Bollywood Bids Goodbye to the OG Don-Maker Chandra Barot
Known for creating one of the sleekest thrillers of the 70s, Barot breathed his last on July 20 after battling pulmonary fibrosis for seven long years. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Guru Nanak Hospital, where he was being treated. His wife, Deepa Barot, confirmed the heartbreaking news.
The tributes haven’t stopped pouring in, and rightly so. Farhan Akhtar, who rebooted the Don franchise with Shah Rukh Khan and is currently cooking up Don 3, took a moment to salute the OG. He wrote, “Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.”
Filmmaker Kunal Kohli also joined in, sharing how Barot was the only director he ever assisted. “Chandra ji RIP sir. The only director I assisted… what an enriching experience! He was remarkably sharp and full of stories. Thank you for giving us Don, one of Indian cinema’s most stylish films,” he shared, while thanking him for giving us one of Indian cinema’s most unforgettable films.
From AD to Cult Creator: Chandra Barot’s Journey in the Movies
Before the world knew him as the Don man, Barot worked his magic behind the scenes on classic films like Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgar, Shor, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. But it was in 1978, with Don, that he flipped the script and gave Bollywood a thriller that aged like fine wine.
He later ventured into Bengali cinema and even dabbled in romantic dramas. Though a few projects didn’t make it past the editing room, Barot’s work remains etched in cinematic history.
Chandra Barot didn’t just make a movie, he created a cultural moment. Don gave us unforgettable dialogues, stylish stunts, and a mood that still slaps even after 45 years.
He may have exited the set for the last time, but his storytelling continues to inspire generations of filmmakers.
So here’s to the man who gave Bollywood one of its boldest, baddest dons. Rest easy, legend.
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