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Film-maker Vijay Anand passes away
Monday, 23 February , 2004, 09:58
Mumbai: Former Censor Board Chairman, Vijay Anand, popularly known as 'Goldie', passed away early this morning, according to hospital sources.

The 71-year-old Vijay Anand, was brought to Leelavati Hospital on February 21 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest.

He was known for his strong direction skills and fine oratory. Vijay, who began his career with 'Nau Do Gyarah' (1957), went on to direct a number of hits like 'Guide', 'Kala Bazaar', 'Tere Ghar Ke Samne', 'Teesri Manzil', 'Jewel Thief', 'Kahin Aur Chal', 'Johny Mera Naam' and `Tere Mere Sapne'.

Vijay was the youngest of the four Anand siblings and took up to films like his elder brothers, Chetan and Dev Anand.

His other films included, `Chuppa Rustam', `Black Mail', `Bullet', `Ram Balaram' and `Rajput'. He also directed the box office hit, `Teesri Manzil, outside his home banner, Navketan Productions.

Vijay's acting skills came through when he starred in some of the films like `Kala Bazaar', `Double Cross', `Haqueeqat', `Barood Road', `Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki' and 'Hum Rahe Na Hum'.

The outspoken Vijay, popularly known as `Goldie, had resigned from the Censor Board following differences of opinion over the censorship issue.

Goldie had also planned an ambitious project to launch a channel, Lamhas, which would produce quality television programme.

Source: http://sify.com/news/othernews/fullstory.php?id=13398457