We are saddened at the unexpected death announced today of Rashid Bahmani. We met Rashid many years ago at his family’s Brabourne Restaurant, Dhobi Talao. Rashid welcomed us warmly, and Brabourne became our regular go-to on visits to Mumbai. Long evenings spent discussing film - and much else -are valued memories. Rashid will be missed by many.

An interview we undertook with Rashid in 2007 - including an audio excerpt - is here

Image : RASHID BAHMANI, Brabourne, Dhobi Talao, 1984. Photographer SOONI TARAPOREVALA, Copyright.