Bollywood dialogue writer Subodh Chopra passed away due to post-COVID-19 complications on Friday. He was 49.

Subhodh had written the dialogue for the Emraan Hashmi starrer films Murder and Rog. He had directed a Malayalam film, Vasudha, and worked in Hindi serials for Mahesh Bhatt’s company.

As per reports, Subhodh had tested negative for COVID-19 but developed complications at home. He was rushed to the Lifeline Hospital in Malad, Mumbai but died due to a cardiac arrest. His brother, Shanky, told a publication that all the complications came after he got COVID-free.