Prasoon Joshi’s mother passes away

CBFC Chairman and lyricist, Prasoon Joshi’s mother, Sushma Joshi, passed away this morning (April 24). A lecturer of political science, Sushma Joshi had also worked with All India Radio for more than three decades. Apart from this, she was also a classical singer.

Sushma Joshi’s family issued an official statement on her demise. The statement read, “With profound grief we would like to inform of the demise our beloved mother Smt Sushma Joshi during the early morning hours of 24th April. Her light will continue to guide us always.”

Sushma Joshi’s last rites were held today, April 24, at Ram Bagh Samshan Bhumi in Gurugram.

The family will soon hold a prayer meeting. And, the date and time for the prayer meeting will be informed shortly. The note further read, “Your thoughts and prayers will give us the strength and solace at this difficult juncture.”

Prasoon Joshi rose to fame with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lajja and did not have to look back after that. From Fanaa to Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par to Black, Delhi 6 to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Prasoon Joshi’s filmography is dotted with illustrious and highly acclaimed films. And this illustrious list of achievements, led Prasoon Joshi to the chair of the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) Chief. He replaced Pahlaj Nihalani as the CBFC Chief in 2017