Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paid their last respects to Sheetal Jain, who was Amitabh Bachchan's secretary for 35 years
Amitabh Bachchan's secretary since 35 years, Sheetal Jain, passed away on Saturday morning. Jain, also a film producer, is most remembered for producing Big B's movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The film also starred Govinda in the lead role alongside Raveena Tandon, Ramya Krishnan, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal and others playing pivotal roles.
Sheetal Jain was 77-year old. His cremation took place at Vile Parle, Pawan Hans Crematorium, on Saturday evening at 5 pm. Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paid their last tributes to the film producer and Bachchan senior's loyal secretary for years.
The news of Sheetal Jain's passing away was announced by trade analysts Komal Nahata and Atul Mohan on Twitter. Following that, celebrities like Madhur Bhandarkar, Anupam Kher and Subhash Ghai also offered their condolences.
Here, see photos of Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paying their last respects to Sheetal Jain:
1. Aishwarya pays her tribute to late Sheetal Jain
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Sheetal Jain, long time secretary to Amitabh Bachchan (35 years) and producer of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan left for heavenly abode on Saturday morning. Aishwarya was spotted paying her last tribute to the departed soul.
2. The cremation
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The cremation was held at Vile Parle's Pawan Hans crematorium at 5 pm on Saturday. Aishwarya had accompanied Amitabh Bachchan to pray for Jain.
3. Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the funeral
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Not only Amitabh Bachchan, his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also attended the funeral.
4. Trade analysts shared the news first
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Trade analysts Komal Nahata and Atul Mohan shared the sad news, which was followed by condolence tweets from several Bollywood celebrities.
5. Madhur Bhandarkar, Anupam Kher, Subhash Ghai offer condolences
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Madhur Bhandarkar, Anupam Kher and Subhash Ghai were among the first few celebrities to offer condolences for late Sheetal Jain.
Check out their tweets here:
Saddened to know about the demise of producer Shri #SheetalJain ji. Knew him for a long time as Mr. @SrBachchan‘s secretary. He was a very dignified and an extremely polite gentleman. May God give his family the strength to deal with this loss. #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/dsNXbp8yp3
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) June 8, 2019
Sad to know demise of Sheetal Jain ji. He was a very humble, soft spoken and gracious person. Film industry will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends. #OmShanti. https://t.co/ysVIHzeIwT
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 8, 2019
Today great friend of movie industry passed away.SHEETAL JAIN n long time secretary to sh Amitabh Bachchan @SrBachchan. I always found Sheetal ji as most humble n profound as Amit ji. He was a man of deep philosophy n compassion as i met him closely
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) June 8, 2019
RIP SHEETAL JI pic.twitter.com/Oy6eq2ynZF
(All photos via Yogen Shah)
