Categories: Actors

Photographer Jagdish Mali passes away in Mumbai

Popular Bollywood photographer Jagdish Mali, who was recently in the news when he was found roaming the streets of Mumbai completely disoriented, passed away at Nanavati hospital on May 13, 2013. The photographer is the father of Bollywood actress Antara Mali.

Family of the photographer has not officially commented on the exact cause of his death, but he was diagnosed with liver and intestinal problems in 1998 and has not been well ever since. Jagdish was also known for his alcohol addiction, which subsequently led him to depression. Close friends of the photographer said that he was not keeping well for some time.

Mali was one of the most renowned photographers of the 1980’s and worked with many of the A-list actors in the industry, including Rekha, Kareena Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi, Om Puri, Irfan Khan and others. Back in January 2013 he was found by actress Mink Brar in a disoriented state on the streets of Mumbai, after which he was taken to his address.

Back then, news spread that Mali was mentally ill, but his daughter Antara Mali came forward and rubbished the condition of her father, claiming he was doing well.

Anita John

One of our senior most writers in the editorial team, Anita has been covering Bollywood news for over 6 years and has a penchant for reading between the lines of celebrity drama and gossip. She's the go to for top celebrity insights!

Recent Posts

Welcome 3 ready to go on floors

Indian actor Akshay Kumar is ready to feature in the third installment of the franchise…

1 year ago

Adipurush ready to be released on OTT

Bollywood film Adipurush had created quite a stir due to a few dialogues in the…

1 year ago

Deepika Padukone to play Ajay Devgn’s sister in Singham Again

Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty is preparing for the upcoming film Singham Again from the popular…

1 year ago

Official teaser of Don 3 confirms presence of Ranveer Singh

After a few unconfirmed reports, the official announcement has been made about Don 3. The…

1 year ago

Don 3 to have Ranveer Singh on board

The Don franchise has been loved by the audience and the next in line is…

1 year ago

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani enters Rs. 100 crore club in ten days

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh starrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani released in theatres…

1 year ago