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Chandra Barot

movie Film Director cake Year, 1939 (Tanganyika Territory)
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Age

86

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: Year, 1939
Birthplace: Tanganyika Territory
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Deepa

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Chandra Barot

  • Chandra Barot began his professional career working at a bank before moving to India for pursuing a career in films under the mentorship of actor-director Manoj Kumar.
  • He initially started working as an assistant director on several notable films, including Purab Aur Pachhim (1971), Shor (1972), Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), and Yaadgaar (1984).
  • Chandra Barot made his mark in Indian cinema by directing the 1978 cult classic Don.

    Chandra Bahot with Amitabh Bachchan for the shoot of the 1978 cult classic film Don
    Chandra Bahot with Amitabh Bachchan for the shoot of the 1978 cult classic film Don
  • He further directed the Bengali film Aashrita in 1989, which grossed ₹3 crore, and Pyar Bhara Dil in 1991.
  • In 2025, his wife revealed that the veteran director had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years and passed away on 20 July 2025. He was receiving treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra.

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