Well-known Gujarati film producer-director Harsukh Patel passed away due to heart attack on 29th June in Baroda. He was 60. He had made a number of films, many of them very successful.
Harsukh started as an assistant to filmmaker Govindbhai Patel as he was part of the latter’s family. Among the films Harsukh Patel made are Prem Gori Taro Kem Kari Bhulay, Ek Vaar Piyune Malva Aavje, Main To Odhi Chundadi Tara Naam Ni, Hal Bheru Gamde, Kon Parka Kon Potana, Aakha Jag Thi Nirali Mari Saajna and Jindagi Jivi Le.
Vikram Thakor owes his stardom in no small measure to Harsukh Patel who had cast him in many of his hits.