Action director Parvez Khan breathed his last today at the age of 55. He passed away after suffering a massive heart attack. He worked on films like Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun and Varun Dhawan’s Badlapur.

Parvez had been active in the industry since 1986. He was rushed to Ruby Hospital after he complained of chest pain. His long-time associate Nishant Khan told a news agency, “He suffered a major heart attack in the morning. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. He didn't have any health issues but felt chest pain last night.”

Just heard that action director Parvez Khan is no more. We had worked together in Shahid where he executed the riots sequence in a single take. Very skilful, energetic and a good man. RIP Parvez. Your voice still rings in my ears!

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 27, 2020

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Manoj Bajpayee also shared his heartfelt condolences to Parvez’s family.

Heartfelt condolences to the family !! May he rest in peace!!! https://t.co/yh00AgRHMe

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 27, 2020

Parvez’s death was mourned by Hansal Mehta who had worked with him in his film Shahid. Calling  him very skilful he tweeted, “Just heard that action director Parvez Khan is no more. We had worked together in Shahid where he executed the riots sequence in a single take. Very skilful, energetic and a good man. RIP Parvez. Your voice still rings in my ears."

Parvez assisted action director Akbar Bakshi in films like Akshay Kumar's Khiladi (1992), Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar (1993) and Bobby Deol-starrer Soldier (1998). He worked independently in Ram Gopal Varma’s Ab Tak Chhappan and went on to work on Johnny Gaddar, Agent Vinod, AndhaDhun and Badlapur. He is survived by wife, son, daughter-in-law and a granddaughter.

(Source: Twitter/PTI)