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Chandra Barot Age, Death, Wife, Biography

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Death Date: 20/07/2025

Wife: Deepa

Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Film Director
Physical Stats
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	Year, 1939
Birthplace	Tanganyika Territory
Date of Death	20 July 2025
Cause of Death	Pulmonary Fibrosis
Place of Death	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Age (at the time of death)	86 Years
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Married
Family
Wife	Deepa

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

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.