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Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies in Ahmedabad

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | May 29, 2020, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla died at a private hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Friday. He was 89.

According to media reports, the world-famous astrologer was suffering from pneumonia and brain hypoxia.

His family has denied reports that he was tested for Coronavirus.

Expressing his grief, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tweeted: "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti..."

Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti...
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) May 29, 2020

Paying her tribute to Daruwalla, Union Minister Smriti Irani posted: "My deepest condolences on the passing away of Bejan Daruwala to his friends, family & followers. Exuberant with a fantastic sense of humour Bejan Uncle brought joy to all who had the honour of knowing him. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti."

My deepest condolences on the passing away of Bejan Daruwala to his friends, family & followers. Exuberant with a fantastic sense of humour Bejan Uncle brought joy to all who had the honour of knowing him. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti ðŸ™
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 29, 2020

Daruwalla was a noted astrology columnist associated with several newspapers, magazines and news channels of the country in his decades-long career.

He was also a professor of English in Ahmedabad.

#BejanDaruwalla #BejanDaruwallaDies #Ahmedabad

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