It was Pahlaj Nihalani who gave Govinda his big break with Ilzaam (1986). They also worked together in Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen. | Bollywood

Film producer Pahlaj Nihalani was suffering from a liver-related ailment.

Pahlaj Nihalani, celebrated filmmaker and former CBFC chairperson, has passed away at the age of 76

Veteran film producer and former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani passed away in Mumbai on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Known for producing commercial Bollywood hits and his…

He had been battling health issues for a long time

Pahlaj Nihalani, the veteran producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), has passed away, his friend Shashi Ranjan said on Thursday. He was…

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Pahlaj Nihalani, who passed away at 76, launched Govinda in 1986 despite initially disliking his face, recognizing the actor's exceptional dancing talent instead.

Mourning the loss of veteran producer Pahlaj Nihalani, actors Prem Chopra, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Shilpa Shirodkar remember the impact he left on their lives

It was Pahlaj Nihalani who gave Govinda his big break with Ilzaam (1986). They also worked together in Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen. | Bollywood

Anupam Kher took to Instagram to pay an emotional tribute to film producer and former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani, who passed away on June 4. | Bollywood