Gujarati Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala confirmed dead in Ahmedabad plane crash

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Gujarati Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala confirmed dead in Ahmedabad plane crash



A burnt Activa scooter, confirmed to be Jirawala’s through its chassis and engine numbers, was found at the site. His switched-off phone was also recovered nearby.According to a report by India Today, initially, the family refused to believe he had died. “They were not ready to accept the news,” said a police source. But after being shown key evidence, including the DNA match and vehicle verification, the family accepted the truth. His remains have now been handed over.Mahesh Jirawala lived in Naroda, Ahmedabad. He was the CEO of Mahesh Jirawala Productions and had directed a Gujarati film in 2019. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son.According to official figures, 231 DNA identifications have been completed so far, and 210 bodies handed over to families. The crash claimed the lives of over 279 people, including 155 Indians, 36 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, one Canadian, and nine local residents.



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