Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s brother Vir Chopra succumbs to COVID

Coronavirus has claimed life of several acclaimed personalities in B-town. Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s elder brother and producer Vir Chopra succumbed to Covid-19 recently. Vir has collaborated with Vidhu on his films like Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, and Broken Horses.

According to Times of India report, Vir breathed his last on July 5 and he was cremated the next day. The same report further stated that, Vir had contacted the virus in Maldives. Upon his return the producer was rushed to a hospital where he was admitted for almost a month. Unfortunately, Vir succumbed to the deadly virus on July 5.

Apart from producing films, Vir helped Vidhu by playing the role of script doctor on most of his films. As a creative producer, Vir has films like Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Parineeta, Mission Kashmir and Kareeb to his credit. He is survived by his wife sound designer Namita Nayak Chopra and actor son Abhay Chopra.

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to Vir’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

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