Mumbai, June 4 -- Veteran actor and Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) President Poonam Dhillon paid tribute to late film producer and former CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani, stating that she was shocked and saddened by the news of his demise.

Nihalani passed away on June 4 at the age of 76. He was known for producing several popular Hindi films and also served as the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Speaking to ANI, Poonam Dhillon recalled her long friendship with Nihalani and said the news came as a shock to her.

"I actually just received the news that Pahlaj ji is no longer with us, and it is both very shocking and deeply painful. We had been friends for many years, and I think our friendship must have...