New Delhi: Famous journalist and author Anil Dharker, founding father of Mumbai Worldwide Literary Pageant, died on Friday. He was reportedly affected by a cardiac sickness.
In his profession spanning over 5 a long time, Mr Dharker had been a columnist and author, an architect, a member of the advisory committee of the movie censor board and extra.
Following the information of his loss of life, heartfelt messages and condolences poured in on Twitter paying respects to the late author.
Saddened to listen to about @anildharker passing away. Will miss and cherish the discussions we had about life . A stimulating thoughts, nurturer of literature and artwork who thrived on concepts.
– Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) March 26, 2021
Goodbye dearest Anil. A sublime thoughts, a classy author, and a loyal buddy. You can be missed by all these whose lives you touched. RIP
@anildharker pic.twitter.com/Xu2OaDWiz5– Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) March 26, 2021
Extraordinarily saddened by the passing of the various proficient Anil Dharker. I can safely say no different Indian Litfest curator had his deep, emotional dedication or drive. Knew him for properly nigh 50 years. Flourish as a lot up there, pricey Anil.
– bachi karkaria (@bachikarkaria) March 26, 2021
Mr Dharker, who was in his mid-70s, was the editor of a number of publications together with Mid-Day and The Unbiased . He additionally performed an essential function in opening the Akashwani Auditorium in south Mumbai as an artwork film theatre.
His columns appeared in main publications each in India and overseas. He was the writer of The Romance of Salt.
With inputs from PTI
