Bhojpuri filmmaker Subhash Chandra Tiwari was found dead in his hotel room in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, as per reports. Tiwari was staying in Hotel Tirupati with his team for a film's shoot. He breathed his last on 24 May, the UP Police confirmed to ANI.
Addressing the incident, Yashveer Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP), told ANI, "The body of Subhash Chandra Tiwari was found at his hotel room after the staff members opened it. Reportedly, the director had not responded to anyone and hence the police had to break open the room when they found him dead. The body has been sent for a post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death. Further investigation will be done after getting the post-mortem report."
Tiwari hailed from Maharashtra. More details regarding his death and funeral are currently awaited.
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