Seher Latif death: The death of the Bollywood casting director and producer, known for films like Shakuntala Devi, Lunchbox and Maska, due to COVID-19 on June 7 shocked many. Actors to co-artists, many of her acquaintances took to Twitter to express their grief over the unfortunate and sudden death of Latif.
Latif has also chronicled her name in Hollywood with her creditable works which include Julia Roberts-starrer Eat Pray Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Zero Dark Thirty.
After a prolonged search for blood plasma donor and the fight against the COVID-19 virus which has already claimed over 3 lakh lives from India alone, Latif succumbed to the virus on Monday. She was admitted to the Lilavati hospital. Prior to her death, prominent figures like Ankur Tewari took to their official Twitter accounts to find the necessary resources.
Thread - For Ms. Seher Latif, Lilavati ICU bed 112
— Ankur Téwari (@ankurtewari) June 2, 2021
Blood Donation Requirements BY 3pm TODAY:
Male; 18-50 years
Any blood group
Can donate After 14 days of vaccine.
Can donate After 28 days of CoVID negative test.
— Aditi Puthran (@AditiPuthran) June 2, 2021
For Ms. Seher Latif, Lilavati ICU bed 112
Blood Donation Required by TODAY:
Any blood group
Donor will have to do a quick test for eligibility at Lilavati. They need to report to the Blood Centre on the 2nd floor and say this is for Ms. Seher Latif or call 9820001484
Twitter Reacts To Seher Latif Death:
Actors and prominent figures like Shashank Arora who recently appeared in the Netflix Original Series Bombay Begums, Netflix writer and director Sooni Taraporevala, actor Sophie Choudry, director Sulagna Chatterjee, actor Dipannita Sharma and actor Richa Chadha reacted to the news with grief and regret, all of them claiming, "a brave soul, gone too soon."
The Fukrey actor, in an Instagram post, wrote "Seher, May you be surrounded by flowers, books and the love of everyone in you cared for... wherever you are. Will remember our dinners and chats, your love for art and artists... May you have daily licks and cuddles from our friends in pet heaven."
She added, "Am just gutted. God have mercy on the family that has to endure this loss. God have mercy. Don’t have the strength to write ‘RIP’ under another friend’s photo."
Shashank Arora, in a tweet, wrote, "Seher Latif. A kind, brilliant, empathetic artist, casting director, producer, human being. A rare friend. The First person to give me a job during my difficult first years in Bombay. An inspiring leader. Unable to process this. World cinema lost a great one. See you on the other side."
Seher Latif. A kind, brilliant, empathetic artist, casting director, producer, human being. A rare friend. First person to give me a job during difficult first years in Bombay. An inspiring leader. Unable to process this. World cinema lost a great one. See you on the other side.
— Shashank Arora (@ShashankSArora) June 7, 2021
She was really one of the coolest people. Heartbroken. Thank you for everything Seher.
— Shashank Arora (@ShashankSArora) June 7, 2021
Shocking, devastating news. God bless you #SeherLatif Deep condolences to your family. https://t.co/D8sDVpuCar
— Sooni Taraporevala (@soonitara) June 7, 2021
Sophie Choudry wrote, "A force to be reckoned with in the world of casting, started producing and more than anything just a wonderful woman. Heaven is lucky to have you, Seher."
A force to be reckoned with in the world of casting , started producing and more than anything just a wonderful woman. Heaven is lucky to have you, Seher💔🤲🏼 إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ #seherlatif pic.twitter.com/NFnOr3SPGd
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) June 7, 2021
Absolutely shattered to hear about the passing of Seher Latif. She was one of the kindest, gentlest people I knew. Always dreaming big. We were chatting just a few days ago, and I had no idea it was to be our last. It's horrible how often we've had to say this in the recent past.
— Arati Raval (@AratiRaval) June 7, 2021
Salut #SeherLatif such an amazing casting director, producer and wonderful person. Gone too soon. Thank you for your legacy of films. God bless 💔🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/dumUVq6FIk
— Tess Joseph (@Tesselmania) June 7, 2021
Seher Latif was one of the most extraordinary women I've ever worked with. Creative, empathetic and a fantastic person. Anyone who has worked with Mutant will vouch for it. This in unfair, so unfair. I feel devastated.
— Sulagna Chatterjee (@BeingChatterjee) June 7, 2021
Rest in peace, Seher. Your legacy will be carried on.
Utterly in shock about #SeherLatif . Only one of a kind casting director. So humane & considerate.Whenever we spoke or met it was always work related but there was much warmth.We have lost 1 of the biggest internationally renowned casting directors from India. R.I.P 💔🙏🏼 https://t.co/sdpOSJQX4A
— Dipannita Sharma (@Dipannitasharma) June 7, 2021