Gujarati Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala confirmed dead in Air India plane crash, body found after...

The death of Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Kalavadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, in the plane crash in Ahmedabad has been officially verified. Previously, his wife mentioned that the last known location of his mobile device indicated he was approximately 700 meters away from the crash site. She had speculated that he had perished in the accident and had provided DNA samples as a result. It has now been confirmed that he is deceased following the DNA comparison. Scooter And Mobile Device Found Near Crash Site
Several Gujarati news sources have reported that the burnt Activa scooter of Mahesh Jirawala was found at the site of the Air India plane crash on June 12, leading to suspicions that he might have been struck by it. His mobile phone was last located at the crash site, where it was discovered switched off. These pieces of evidence indicated that he could have been one of the victims. However, subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity.
Initially, Mahesh Jirawala's family was hesitant to accept the remains, as they found it hard to believe he had passed away. Yet, when the police presented compelling evidence, including the Activa's chassis number and the DNA results, the family was overwhelmed and had to come to terms with the reality that Mahesh was gone. Who Was Mahesh Jirawala?
Mahesh Jirawala was the founder and CEO of Mahesh Jirawala Productions. He earned a reputation for creating visually stunning and emotionally engaging music videos and promotional films. One of his notable projects was the 2019 Gujarati film 'Cocktail Premi Pag Of Revenge,' which featured actors Asha Panchal and Vruti Thakkar. The film received acclaim for its nuanced performances and Mahesh's direction, which was marked by sensitivity and flair. On a personal note, Mahesh was a devoted husband and father. He lived in Naroda, a small village near Ahmedabad, with his wife, Hetal, and their two children, a daughter and a son.

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