Screenwriter Sanjay Chouhan Passed Away
Mumbai, 13th January 2023 (NewsHelpline) - Renowned screenwriter Sanjay Chouhan, best known for films like Paan Singh Tomar and I Am Kalam, passed away at the age of 62 battling a chronic liver illness at H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Sanjay was admitted to the hospital for 10 days, where he battled his ailment before passing away. He is survived by his wife Sarita and daughter Sara.
Filmmaker Dhoop Ashwini shared the obituary note on his social media, he tweeted, “We lost Sanjay bhai last night. Journey on in peace, dost”
Chouhan took an active part in defending the rights of the writing community as well. He received many honours throughout his career, including a Filmfare Award for Best Story for his subliminal film I Am Kalam (2011).
Among Chouhan's notable films are Dhoop and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster.