Rashmi Rocket editor Ajay Sharma passes away; Shriya Pilgaonkar, Nikkhil Advani mourn his demise

Film editor Ajay Sharma took his last breath on May 4. Ajay edited films like Jagga Jasoos, Karwaan, Ludo, Amazon Prime series Bandish Bandits among others. Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar confirmed his death on Twitter. She wrote, “Devasted is an understatement. We lost Ajay Sharma today. Not just an incredibly fine editor but an absolute gem of a human being. Nothing makes sense (sic).”

Take a look at her tweet here.

Devasted is an understatement ?
We lost Ajay Sharma today.
Not just an incredibly fine editor but an absolute gem of a human being . Nothing makes sense .

— Shriya Pilgaonkar (@ShriyaP) May 5, 2021

He was working on Taapsee Pannu’s Rashmi Rocket. He also worked as an assistant editor for The Dirty Picture, Barfi, Agneepath, Kai Po Che, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Life in A Metro.

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani also mourned Ajay Sharma’s death.

#RIP Ajay Sharma. Gone too soon. ?

— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) May 5, 2021

Film editor TS Suresh also condoled his death as he tweeted, “Life is so unfair. Rest in Peace, Ajay Sharma, a great talent gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time (sic).”

Life is so unfair. Rest in Peace, Ajay Sharma, a great talent gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. ?️? https://t.co/NoSLctK7AR

— T.S.Suresh (@editorsuresh) May 5, 2021

Recently, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit had sent out an SOS on Twitter seeking an oxygen bed for Ajay in Delhi as his oxygen level dropped to 83.

?SOS?
Urgently need #OxygenBed in #Delhi for Film Editor Ajay Sharma.
His oxygen levels have dropped to 83.
Area: Shahdara
Contact info: +91 70426 61145 Arun
+91 99990 61526 Kritika@The_NehaJoshi @CharuPragya @TajinderBagga

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) April 25, 2021

May Ajay Sharma’s soul rest in peace and we offer our heartfelt condolences to his family!

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