Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta And Others Remember "Mentor" Pradeep Guha

"I had very few constants in my life and outside my parents, you were one that I truly saw as my mentor," wrote Priyanka Chopra

Film producer Pradeep Guha died in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Saturday. The late producer's wife Papia Guha and son Sanket Guha shared the news of his death in a statement issued to the media, reported news agency PTI. "We regret to announce the sad demise of our dear Mr Pradeep Guha. In these COVID times the family has requested to be allowed to grieve in private and will share a date for a prayer meeting in a few days. No condolence visit at home due to COVID restrictions. Please keep him in your prayers," the statement read. Stars from the Hindi film industry remembered the film producer on social media. Priyanka Chopra, who met him during her pageant days in the year 2000, described him as her "mentor" and she wrote an emotional note. An excerpt from Priyanka Chopra's note read: "You were always my forever champion. Your random calls of encouragement, your zest for life and your ambition was something I have always admired so much. This loss is so personal. I will miss your voice and strength so much. I've had very few constants in my life and outside my parents, you were one that I truly saw as my mentor. You saw something in me I never knew I had. You never shied away from reminding me on how I could be better. You always lead with charge." She added, "I've learned so much from you PG. With such a heavy heart I say a final goodbye to a huge constant in my adult life. I'll miss the laughter, the gossiping, the stories, the encouragement. Will keep striving to make you proud. Picture abhi baaki hai."