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Assamese Filmmaker Jahnu Barua’s Wife Gayatri Barua Passes Away in Pune
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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Renowned filmmaker Jahnu Barua’s spouse, Gayatri Barua, died after collapsing in Pune, sources said.
Gayatri Barua, the wife of celebrated Assamese director Jahnu Barua, died in Pune after collapsing, according to reports from local sources. The incident occurred in the city and her death was confirmed by family members shortly thereafter.
Jahnu Barua, a multiple‑award‑winning filmmaker known for classics such as "Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara," has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for over four decades. His contributions have earned him national and international recognition, including the Padma Shri.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss. No further details about the circumstances of the collapse or the exact time of death have been released at this stage.
Jahnu Barua, a multiple‑award‑winning filmmaker known for classics such as "Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai" and "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara," has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for over four decades. His contributions have earned him national and international recognition, including the Padma Shri.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss. No further details about the circumstances of the collapse or the exact time of death have been released at this stage.