New Delhi: Film producer Champak Jain passed away on Thursday (October 31) after suffering from a brain haemorrhage. Champak was one of the owners of Venus Records and Tapes which produced hit films like the 1994 blockbuster 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. His last rites will take place on Friday in Mumbai.

Actor Sonu Sood expressed grief on the sudden demise of the producer by calling him a "noble soul". "Really sad to know about the sudden demise of Champak Jain Ji. He was such a noble soul. Had such fond memories of him. My condolences to the entire Venus family, Rattan Jain Ji, Ganesh Jain ji RIP Champak sir," tweeted the actor.


Ashoke Pandit tweeted, ''Extremely sad to know that Our friend #ChampakJain is no more. Champak ji belongs to the family who own #Venus music company who  have also produced super hit films. A great human being. Industry will miss him.''


Singer Mika Singh expressed his condolence on social media. ''Shocked and extremely saddened to hear about the passing of my very dear friend Mr.champakjain the owner of @Venus__Music . He was a very kind and helpful man. May God bless his soul, RIP,'' he tweeted.


Champak Jain was the co-producer of films like 'Yes Boss', 'Baazigar', 'Aap Ki Khatir', 'Hungama', to name a few.

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(With inputs added in ANI copy)