Highlights
- Actor-director Manish Acharya died in a freak accident after he fell off a horse in Matheran.
- The 40-year-old filmmaker, who was in Matheran with his family since December 2, hit himself in the head after falling off the horse and was rushed to a nearby hospital. The doctors declared him dead.
- His first film, the critically acclaimed Loins of Punjab Presents starring Shabana Azmi, released in the year 2007 and Manish also acted in it. He also worked in Luck By Chance starring Hrithik Roshan.
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Shocking Celebrity DeathsActor-director Manish Acharya diedin a freak accident after he fell off a horse in Matheran.
The 40-year-old filmmaker, who was in Matheran withhis family since December 2, hit himself in the head afterfalling off the horse and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Thedoctors declared him dead.
His first film, the critically acclaimed
Loins ofPunjab Presents starring Shabana Azmi, released in the year2007 and Manish also acted in it. He also worked in
Luck ByChance starring Hrithik Roshan.
Manish studied filmmaking at the New York Universityand did his MFA in Film Directing from the NYU Tisch School ofthe Arts.
His last rites were conducted at Chandanwadicrematorium in south Mumbai last night.
The sudden death sent shock waves in the filmindustry. Hrithik Roshan wrote in his tweet, "Its sad to hearabout Manish Acharya... RIP."
"My friend, future director, super funny wannabe beachbum and unbelievable human being. @ManishAcharya .RIP. Im tooshocked to say more (sic)," actress Priyanka Chopra posted.
Sonam Kapoor tweeted from Patiala, "Just found outabout @ManishAcharya what a horrible horrible tragedy. Met himbefore coming here. Love and condolences to his family.."