Nimish Pilankar who had worked as sound editor in films like Housefull 4, Race 3 and Marjaavaan breathed his last at the young age of 29 in Mumbai. According to reports, Nimish suffered from high blood pressure, which resulted in brain haemorrhage. He was currently working on a web series and his sudden death has triggerd a debate on Twitter, with people saying that unfixed, long working hours put a lot of pressure on sound technicians. Check out what Twitter users had to say about Nimish's unexpected demise.
Actor Vipin Verma wrote, "Many techs work over time n rarely get paid for that. Its terrible. Afraid to lose work they stay quiet n keep working. Many times they may not get fully paid as well while they already accept to work for less money in the first place. Rest in Peace Nimish Pilankar."
Popular journalist-writer Khalid in a tweet wrote, “Sound technician NIMISH PILANKAR, aged 29, passed away. Blood pressure shot up ldng to brain haemorrhage. Technicians r backbone of Bollywood cinema. But does anyone care? It’s hi time the various associations, producers n stars who have more swag than sense did. Right now”
Supporting the writer was Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty who in a reply to Kalid’s tweet wrote, “Shocking! @Jhajhajha thank you for taking a stand! We stand with you… Dear Bollywood, how many more sacrifices we need to see the real picture… “the answer my friend is blowing in the wind….”