Mumbai, June 4 -- The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) president Abhay Sinha mourned the demise of veteran producer Pahlaj Nihalani, saying that the film industry has "lost a good human being."

Talking with ANI, the IMPPA president said Pahlaj Nihalani was a very good man.

"The industry has lost a good human being, and he made many great films. He was the chairman of the Censor Board, where Pahlaj ji helped every producer. I had just gone to his place for the funeral. Shatrughan Sinha and his entire family were there. Saif Ali Khan, David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan, Govinda and all the big shots were there. He was a very good person."

Earlier, Pahlaj's family confirmed the news of his demise in a statement.

"With profound...