Shah Rukh Khan's 'Devdas' co-star and veteran actor Vijay Crishna passes away, actress Lillete Dubey pens a note

Veteran actor Vijay Crishna who was one of the finest performers of Indian cinema and shone on stage as well, has passed away. He played Shah Rukh Khan’s father in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas in 2002 and was seen in the 2010 Guzaarish too. The veteran also appeared in films like Gandhi and PK.

Remembering him fondly was actress Lillete Dubey who wrote- “Heartbroken..
our dearest Vijay Crishna .. part of our theatre family & ‘Dance like a Man’ for over 25 years .. has passed away..
a man of many parts .. a brilliant actor, handsome,charming,bright with his dry tongue in cheek trademark humour, he was much loved & cherished by us all .. so many memories flood the heart & mind & overwhelm me ..”

The actress added, “RIP my Jairaj .. you will never be forgotten..
May you entertain the angels as you did us all here ..
love & prayers for his lovely wife Smita, girls Nyrika & Freyan & the whole family .. "

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After Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999, Bhansali’s ambitions quadrupled with this outing, the most expensive film ever made in India back then, and holding a Guinness world record for its staggering budget too.  Bhansali Productions shared a video on Instagram that takes us back in 2002. They wrote- “Embarking on an enchanting journey where love knows no bounds, Dev’s longing for Paro, intertwined with Chunni’s unwavering friendship and Chandramukhi’s soulful solace, creates a tapestry of emotions that still resonates today.”