Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Tanganyika Territory |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1939 |
| Age | 86 years (died on 20, Jul, 2025) |
| Date of Death | 20/07/2025 |
Latest News about Chandra Barot
20/07/2025
Chandra Barot, the legendary director of the 1978 cult classic film 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan, passed away at the age of 86. He died from complications of pulmonary fibrosis, which he had been battling for several years, and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai where he suffered cardiac arrest following a chest infection.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | Kamal Barot (singer) |
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| Spouse | Deepa |
Career
| Overview | Chandra Barot initially worked in a bank in Tanzania before transitioning into the film industry. He migrated to India in the 1960s due to civil unrest and was mentored by actor-director Manoj Kumar, working as an assistant director on significant projects. He eventually gained fame as the director of the 1978 cult classic film 'Don', which became an inspiration for remakes and sequels. His filmography also includes the Bengali films 'Aashrita' (1990) and 'Pyar Bhara Dil' (1991). |
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| Notable Works | Don (1978), Aashrita (1990), Pyar Bhara Dil (1991) |
| Assistant Director Credits | Purab Aur Pachhim (1970), Yaadgaar (1970), Shor (1972), Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chandra Barot started his professional journey in a bank before moving to India to pursue a career in films. | |
| 2. He was an assistant director for several notable films including 'Purab Aur Pachhim', 'Shor', 'Roti Kapda Aur Makaan', and 'Yaadgaar'. | |
| 3. He achieved recognition as the director of 'Don', a cult classic released in 1978. | |
| 4. He directed the Bengali film 'Aashrita', which was commercially successful, grossing ₹3 crore. | |
| 5. In 2025, it was disclosed that Chandra had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for seven years before his death. | |
| 6. Chandra Barot was born and raised in Tanzania, where he worked as a banker before moving to India. | |
| 7. He migrated to India in the 1960s due to radical tensions and civil unrest in Tanzania. | |
| 8. The script for 'Don' was written by Salim-Javed and had been rejected by leading actors Dev Anand, Dharmendra, and Jeetendra before Amitabh Bachchan came on board. | |
| 9. The film 'Don' was conceived to help producer Nariman Irani, who was in massive debt after a flop. | |
| 10. He directed the Bengali film 'Aashrita', which grossed ₹3 crore (equivalent to ₹32 crore or US$3.8 million in 2023). | |
| 11. He battled Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years before his death. | |
| 12. He is the brother of singer Kamal Barot. |