KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Film Development Board Chairperson Keshab Bhattarai passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. He was 52.

Bhattarai became unconscious on his way back home from a wedding. He died while he was being taken to Om Hospital for treatment.

Board member Narendra Maharjan informed that the post-mortem of the mortal body is being undertaken at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Maharajgunj.

Bhattarai was an artist, film director and film producer. He is survived by spouse and a son. His last rites will be performed today.

 
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