Lucknow, October 31 (TNA) Film and television director Vikas Srivastava, who was associated with Lucknow, died in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack during a film shoot, according to media reports. Srivastava reportedly fell ill while filming in Mumbai. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, but doctors could not save him. His death has left members of the film and television fraternity in shock.
According to preliminary information, Srivastava suffered the cardiac episode during the shooting schedule. People present at the location arranged for immediate medical assistance and rushed him to a hospital.
Further details about the production he was working on, the exact time of the incident and the director’s age were not immediately available. Authorities and members of his family are expected to provide more information.
Worked in Film and Television
Srivastava was known for his work as a director in the film and television industry. He had links with Lucknow’s creative and entertainment community and had worked on projects connected with the Mumbai production circuit.
His death has prompted condolences from colleagues and associates, who remembered him for his contribution to film and television production.
The news comes as the Hindi film industry mourns the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who also died in Mumbai this week. The back-to-back deaths have cast a sombre mood over the entertainment industry.