Nari Hira passes away at 86
Nari Hira, a well-known movie producer and the founder of Magna Publishing, passed away on August 23 at the age of 86. Hira was a prominent individual in the Indian media sector, recognized for his innovative contributions to publishing well-received magazines like Stardust, Savvy, Showtime, Society, and Health.
Nari Hira’s family expressed in the official statement their deep sadness over his death, highlighting his role as a trailblazer in print media and a beloved family man and father, leaving them devastated in his absence.
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Novelist-columnist Shobhaa De and journalist Vir Sanghvi posted for Nari after his death. The former wrote, “Farewell, Boss…. (sic)” while the latter wrote, “RIP Nari Hira, the genius of Indian publishing.The magazine revolution began when he launched Stardust. He broke every convention of film coverage & then created a magazine empire based on those principles; be sharp, be blunt but write well & make it look good I will miss him (sic).”
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Hira, a senior journalist and media tycoon, has made significant contributions that have been widely acknowledged in Indian journalism. His passing signifies the conclusion of a significant period in the print media industry, where his magazines were influential in shaping celebrity culture and public conversations for many years.
