Veteran film producer Rajkumar Barjatya and father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya passed away today morning at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Rajkumar was the son of Rajshri Pictures’ founder Tarachand Barjatya. However, the cause of his death remains unknown so far.

It is with profound grief that we mourn the loss of Raj Kumar Barjatya, father of Sooraj Barjatya. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DjVejWTDMX

— Rajshri (@rajshri) February 21, 2019

Rajkumar was the producer of films namely Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!, Vivaah, Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Maine Pyar Kiya. He is survived by wife Sudha and son Sooraj.

Trade analyst Komal Nahata tweeted, “Terribly shocking news. Shri Rajkumar Barjatya passed away some minutes back at Reliance Hurkissondas Hospital. Can’t believe this. Met him just a week back at his Prabhadevi office. He spent so much time with me and my family. He looked perfectly alright then. And now, he’s gone!”

Shocked and saddened to learn of Rajkumar Barjatya ji’s demise... Raj Babu - as he was affectionately called - was an extremely soft-spoken person... Heartfelt condolences to Sooraj, the Barjatya family and #Rajshri parivaar.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 21, 2019

Anupam Kher, who had worked in majority of Rajshri Pictures films also tweeted, “Deeply saddened to know about the demise of #RajKumarBarjatya ji. Had known him since my 1st film #Saaransh. Most humble & amazingly knowledgable human being. Had a childlike curiosity. I loved speaking to him for hours about goodness. He practiced it. Will miss him. #OmShanti????

Deeply saddened to know about the demise of #RajKumarBarjatya ji. Had known him since my 1st film #Saaransh. Most humble & amazingly knowledgable human being. Had a childlike curiosity. I loved speaking to him for hours about goodness. He practiced it. Will miss him. #OmShanti???? pic.twitter.com/sKvMQw0xrD

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 21, 2019

Swara Bhasker, who had starred in Rajshri Productions’ Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, shared on Twitter, “RIP #RajkumarBarjatya sir. You were the kindest, sweetest, most generous souls & most wonderful people I’ve ever met. I will never forget interactions I was blessed to have with u & ur enthusiastic encouragement of a young actor. Deep condolences 2 @rajshri family A loss 4 us all”

RIP #RajkumarBarjatya sir. You were the kindest, sweetest, most generous souls & most wonderful people I’ve ever met. I will never forget interactions I was blessed to have with u & ur enthusiastic encouragement of a young actor. Deep condolences 2 @rajshri family A loss 4 us all https://t.co/zTA40abKf9

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 21, 2019

Subhash Ghai wrote, “Who was just with us on 24th jan at convocation @whistlingwoods blessing students n Dharamendra ji with all his divine grace????my 1st mentor producer of “TAQDEER” till today guiding us in education. A great noble soul we lost. RIP”

Can’t believe Sh RAJ BARJYATYA IS NO MORE Who was just with us on 24 th jan at convocation @whistlingwoods blessing students n Dharamendra ji with all his divine grace???? my 1st mentor producer of “TAQDEER” till today guiding us in education A great noble soul we lost ????????RIP pic.twitter.com/C1yHVMFioc

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) February 21, 2019