Director Shamin Desai passes away

Yet another Bollywood filmmaker has left us for eternal abode which is indeed very sad news. Director Shamin Desai, whose maiden directorial venture 24x7 Raftaar starring Emraan Hashmi and Neha Dhupia, is yet to see the light of the day, passed away. Shamin has also worked with Channel V in the past and directed singer K.K.'s popular music-video 'Pal'.

B-town celebrities mourned the death of this talented filmmaker on Twitter. Neha Dhupia tweeted, "really sad to hear about the loss of a dear friend and truly one of the most talented directors i have worked with... Shamin Desai RIP." Rajat Kapoor also wrote, "Shamin Desai...Here is another young director who passed away! Please!"

Oneindia expresses its heartfelt condolences to Shamin's family.