KATHMANDU: Chairman of Film Development Board, Nepal (FDBN) Keshav Bhattarai has passed away. He was 51.

Bhattarai passed away due to cardiac arrest at 10:15 pm yesterday.

According to his family sources, Bhattarai, who was rushed to Om Hospital after he complained of chest pain, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Bhattarai has made many Nepali cine films and performed in many telefilms. Yatra is the latest film to his credit.

He is survived by his wife and a son.