‘Kalank’ director Abhishek Varman’s father, veteran art director R Verman passes away

‘Kalank’ director Abhishek Varman’s father and renowned art director R Verman breathed his last yesterday. The 72-year-old died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Reportedly, the veteran art director had been unwell since last few months.

As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, Verman died yesterday around 12:30 am in a suburban hospital.

Ratna Verman Shetty popularly known as R Verman had worked extensively with legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand’s production house. Verman has iconic films like ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Guide’ to his credit. He got his art degree from Mumbai’s JJ School of Arts. He also worked on several hit films like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’, ‘Betaab’, ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’, ‘Hum’ and ‘Khiladi’ to name a few.

Abhishek performed his father’s last rites at Oshiwara crematorium. Filmmaker Karan Johar and actors like Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor (who all have worked in Abhishek’s films like ‘2 States’ and ‘Kalank’) came in to pay their last respects. Abhishek works for Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Abhishek and his family.

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