May 29, 2020, World-renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies on Friday. Daruwala was 89-year-old, suffering from pneumonia, and was on ventilator support for the past few days.

‘’Saddened by the demise of India’s revered astrologer Shri BejanDaruwalla Ji. A devotee of Lord Ganesh, Bejan Ji’s contribution to the field of astrology was transcendent. His life will inspire generations to come. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family.’’ Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan tweeted on Friday.

Saddened by the demise of India's revered astrologer Shri #BejanDaruwalla Ji.

A devotee of Lord Ganesh, Bejan Ji's contribution to the field of astrology was transcendent. His life will inspire generations to come.

My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family.

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (मोदी का परिवार ) (@ChouhanShivraj) May 29, 2020

Another one came from the founder of Paytm, a mobile payment unicorn in India, Vijay Shekhar Sharma who said, ‘’So sad to hear about my Dear Bejan Daruwalla’s unfortunate demise. I met him in Delhi this March. We shared our jokes and fond memories of working together way back in the early days of One97. He always will have a special place in my heart. May God rest his soul in peace.’’

So sad to hear about my Dear Bejan Daruwalla’s unfortunate demise.
I met him in Delhi in this March. We shared our jokes and fond memories of working together way back in early days of @One97.
He always will have special place in my heart.
May God rest his soul in peace. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6V4TGiYvG4

— Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) May 29, 2020

A professor of English literature by profession, Mr. Daruwalla was also one of the famous astrology columnists in the country. He had been associated with several newspapers, magazines, and newspapers in his decade long career.

He breathed his last at the Appollo Hospital in Ahmedabad where he was undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile, his son Nastur Daruwalla denied social media allegations that his father has succumbed to deadly coronavirus. Daruwalla Jr confirmed that he was suffering from pneumonia and has not shown any signs of COVID-19.