Mumbai, June 4 -- Director Anees Bazmee remembered veteran film producer Pahlaj Nihalani, calling his death a personal loss.

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

Speaking to ANI, Bazmee looked back at their long association and said they had worked together for many years.

"This is very sad news. We have worked together for a long time. We were very close to each other. He was a very kind-hearted person, a very generous person, an amazing person," Bazmee said.

Nihalani was a well-known name in the Hindi film industry and backed several popular films over the decades. His production...