“Yes, whatever is born, dies, but I thank life for gifting us a Nelson Mandela. He will sparkle in our consciousness for times to come.”

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This note turns mortality into gratitude rather than despair. The line can be read as mourning wrapped in praise, saying that even though a life ends, its influence can keep shining in memory and public feeling, especially when speaking about a figure who has left a lasting moral presence.

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Originally said in English.

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About Mahesh Bhatt

Indian film director, producer and screenwriter, retired

Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Hindi cinema. Retired from active filmmaking, he became a prominent figure in the 1980s and 1990s for work that often took on unconventional storytelling and bold themes. He directed and produced films that helped define a major phase of mainstream Hindi cinema, while also writing screenplays. His career has been recognized with several honors, including five National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.

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