Veteran film producer and the founder of Magna Publishing, died on August 23 at the age of 86. Known for his pioneering work in the world of publishing, condolence over Hira’s death has been pouring in all over the internet.
It was announced by the family of Nari Hira and the official statement reads “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of his passing, a pioneer in print media, a family man and father beyond compare, he leaves us behind heartbroken in his absence.”
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Nari Hira, began his journalism career in 1960, after his family moved from Karachi during partition. Later he redefined his paths with publishing and created a revolution in print media with his realm Stardust magazine. Later he also founded Magna Publishing and magazines such as Stardust, Society, Society Interiors, Health & Nutrition, Savvy, and Local Magazine- Citadel.
Farewell, Boss…. pic.twitter.com/euIC4ne1S3
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) August 24, 2024
His magazine, Stardust, was a huge success, known for revealing shocking controversies, sensationalized stories, and gossip about Bollywood. Shobhaa took to X, and shared his picture with the caption, “Farewell, Boss.”
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As a senior journalist and media mogul, Hira’s contributions to Indian journalism have been widely recognized. His death marks the end of an era in the world of print media, where his publications played a crucial role in shaping celebrity culture and public discourse for decades.