Gurinder Chadha's aunt dies due to COVID-19 complications, filmmaker pens heartfelt note

Indian-origin British filmmaker Gurinder Chadha took to her Instagram handle on Sunday to reveal that her Bua (Aunt) died due to Coronavirus complications. In a heartfelt post with throwback family pictures, Chadha said that one from family could be re with her during her final moments.

Thanking healthcare staff at Surrey Hospital in UK, Chadha wrote that two nurses held her hand and helped her see her children through FaceTime. "God bless #nhsheroes who made my dear aunts passing humane," she wrote.

Chadha's films include "Bhaji on Beach", "Bend It Like Beckham", "Bride and Prejudice" and more.

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