Photographer Pradeep Bandekar's Prayer Meet: Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Others Pay Last Respects

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar's Prayer Meet: Veteran photojournalist Pradeep Bandekar passed away on August 11 at the age of 70. He died from a heart attack at his home after feeling unwell following a family dinner, as per reports. With over four decades in the industry, Pradeep Bandekar built strong relationships with many celebrities due to his work. Several actors and industry insiders have paid tribute to him on social media. Days later, a prayer meeting to honour Pradeep Bandekar was organised from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at a Juhu hotel in Bombay, where many celebrities gathered to offer their final respects.

Celebrities arrive at Pradeep Bandekar's prayer meeting

Pradeep Bandekar's prayer meeting took place today, August 23, with his family, including his son, attending the guests. Among the first to arrive at the prayer meet were celebrities such as Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Anil Kapoor, who arrived dressed in white to offer their respects.

Jackie Shroff arrived with his signature plant, while Kahaani actress Vidya Balan was spotted at the venue to pay her condolences to the family during this challenging time. Several other Bollywood biggies such as Sham Kaushal, Dalip Tahil, Gulshan Grover and Sonali Kulkarni were also in attendance.

How did photographer Pradeep Bandekar die? 

A source close to the family told PTI, “He passed away at 2.30 am at his residence in Powai. He started feeling uneasy after he returned home from a family dinner in the early hours of Sunday.

“His son Prathamesh immediately rushed him to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival by the doctor.” Pradeep Bandekar was known for his hard work and he served 40 years in the industry and had worked with several leading newspapers of the city. At the time of his passing, actors Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu, and Neil Nitin Mukesh paid tribute to the senior photojournalist on social media. “Pradeep Bandekar ji’s passing is a personal loss…His decades-long bond with our family goes beyond the lens….He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Om Shanti,” Devgn wrote on X. “RIP Pradeep ji. strength to the family,” Basu said in her Instagram Stories. “Pradeep ji you will be missed. Rest in peace,” said Neil Nitin Mukesh on Instagram.