Overview

• Wing Commander L.K. Dutta died on May 31 in Mumbai at age 84 after a months-long illness.
• On June 4, Lara Dutta shared a heartfelt Instagram post recounting childhood stargazing, waltzing lessons and scooter rides with her father.
• She praised his stoic courage battling illness and highlighted the bravery, resilience and humor he instilled through his decorated Air Force service and tenure as Indira Gandhi’s personal pilot.
• Bollywood colleagues including Dia Mirza, Celina Jaitley, Soha Ali Khan and Lisa Ray offered condolences and shared their own memories on her post.
• A memorial service was held in Bengaluru on June 3 to honor the veteran’s legacy.