Chandra Barot, Director of Don (1978), Dies at 86
Why in the news
Director Chandra Barot, the filmmaker behind the original Don, died on a Sunday in July 2025 at the age of 86.
Key facts
- Age at death: 86.
- Cause: medical complications.
- Place: Guru Nanak Hospital, Bandra (east).
- Best known for: the blockbuster classic Don (1978).
- Legacy of the film: it led to several remakes in southern languages and, decades later, a series of sequels.
Exam angle
- Person in the news: Chandra Barot, film director.
- Film to remember: Don, released in 1978.
- Category: obituaries and persons in the news.