Vijaya Nirmala, the famous director-producer of Telugu cinemas, passed away on Wednesday (June 26) at the age of 73. According to reports Vijaya Nirmala was unwell since quite some time and suffered from cardiac arrest. As per a report in News18.com, she was admitted to Continental Hospital in Gachibowli in Hyderabad. The news of her demise has left many industry members and others in a state of shock. Jr NTR, Kajal Aggarwal, Rana Daggubati and many others took to Twitter to express deep condolences on the veteran’s demise. Twitterati is using the hashtag #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru to express their heartfelt condolences. Vijaya Nirmala Death: Mahesh Babu's Step Mom Passes Away 73 Due to Cardiac Arrest.
Before turning into director and producer, Vijaya Nirmala started her career in acting. Besides Telugu, Vijaya Nirmala has also acted in numerous Tamil and Malayalam films. She has helmed 44 films in Telugu and has also been honoured for her contribution in the world of cinema. It was in 2002 when Vijaya Nirmala entered the Guinness Book of Records as the female director of maximum films. The Twitter page of Telangana CMO shared a post that read, “Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao has expressed deep condolences on the demise of famous Cine Director and Producer Smt. Vijaya Nirmala. CM conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family. He remembered her services in Telugu Cine field.”
Jr NTR
Vijaya Nirmala Garu was a pioneering filmmaker whose life is an inspiration for many. Extremely saddened to hear the news. Extending my deepest condolences to her family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) June 27, 2019
Anil Ravipudi
Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Vijaya Nirmala garu. She is a trendsetter who never stepped away from any challenge. My condolences to the family #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/ofg74fCE5d
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) June 27, 2019
Kajal Aggarwal
Sad to hear about the sudden demise of Vijaya Nirmala garu. Strength and condolences to the family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) June 27, 2019
Kalyanram Nandamuri
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Vijaya Nirmala Garu. It is a huge loss for the Industry. Extending my heartfelt condolences to her family #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) June 27, 2019
Sudheer Babu
A terrible day for my family. A pioneer, a legend and most importantly my mother like personality, #VijayaNirmala Garu made her way to the God. May her soul rest in peace. #Ripvijayanirmalagaru
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) June 27, 2019
Allari Naresh
Vijaya Nirmala garu was a pillar to this industry, from acting to film-making her work has inspired many. Her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the art. My heartfelt condolences to Krishna Garu, @ItsActorNaresh and their entire family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) June 27, 2019
Kaushal Manda
Vijaya Nirmala Garu was a out standing filmmaker whose life is an inspiration for many directors & females.She holds many records on her name & it will remain same.Very hard to hear that she is no https://t.co/QjeFuRgimp deepest condolences to her family. #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/8MoIqBE48h
— kaushal manda (@kaushalmanda) June 27, 2019
BVS Ravi
Painful to know that Smt. VijayanirmalaGaru has passed away. As an impactful filmmaker, she’s been an influencer for many women to take big strides into film industry as filmmakers!Her works like Meena will b everlasting. condolences to KrishnaGari Family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— BVS Ravi (@BvsRavi) June 27, 2019
Rana Daggubati
#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru you are with tha forever in your stories. Strength to the Family #KrishnaGaru #Naresh #Naveen pic.twitter.com/CqroRwXPq4
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) June 27, 2019
Talking about her personal life, Vijaya Nirmala was first married to Krishna Murthy from whom she has a son, Naresh, who is also an actor and is also into politics. After parting ways from her first husband, she tied the knot with actor Krishna, father of Maharshi actor Mahesh Babu.
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