Veteran film editor V.N. Mayekar passed away today (26th July) in Bombay.
Among the films edited by Mayekar were Amar Akbar Anthony, Ghayal, Ghatak, The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Lajja, Pukar, China Gate, Barsaat, Dacait, Vivah, Vaastav, Astitva, Damini, Andaz Apna Apna, Fida, Toh Baat Pakki!, Zor Lagaa Ke… Haiya!, and Shreemant Damodar Pant (Marathi). The first film he edited was B.R. Chopra’s Chhoti Si Baat.
V.N. Mayekar had also directed Marathi films like Mi Tuji Tujhich Re, Janmadaata and Pasant Aahe Mulgi.
