Ek tha Tiger director Kabir Khan mourns stuntman Conrad Palmisano`s demise

While the Tiger franchise enjoys a solid high, with the threequel titled Tiger 3 experiencing a highly successful run in theaters, ending the dry spell in Salman Khan’s filmography marked by multiple duds until then, there is sad news for the franchise and the fandom at large. The stuntman of Ek Tha Tiger, Conrad Palmisano, has passed away today.

Breaking the news to the Indian audience is the director of the first part of the franchise, . Kabir Khan, on his official Instagram handle, shared a picture featuring them all on the sets of Ek Tha Tiger. The photo includes him with Conrad Palmisano and Katrina Kaif, engrossed in setting up a scene.

While sharing the post, Kabir Khan shared a heartfelt note as he mourns stuntman Conrad Palmisano's demise, Kabir Khan wrote "RIP my friend, Conrad Palmisano (red heart) Thank you for giving us that fabulous action in Ek Tha Tiger. I will miss you…" fans have been dropping their condolences to the family of the deceased and Kabir Khan.

ADVERTISEMENT The post also received a reaction from , who plays the lead opposite Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger. She commented on the post with praying hands. Check out the post below. However, if you aren’t aware, Tiger 3 was not directed by Kabir Khan, who directed both Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai.

While talking about not directing Tiger 3 and still being nervous about the release to News 18, Kabir Khan said, “There is always a sense of being a part of the endeavour as I created Tiger (the character) with Ek Tha Tiger (2012) so there is a special connection with this franchise.” “It’s been more than a decade and I have been super proud of it.

Tiger 3 is releasing soon and despite it not being my film, I am still super nervous (smiles) as I am really curious to know what the story will be all about. I am waiting for it to release and I plan to see it only on the big screen cheering and whistling with the audience. Yash Raj Films is like home for me and I am keeping my fingers crossed and wishing all the success to the entire team," Khan added.

On the work front, Kabir Khan is now directing Chandu Champion starring in the lead. Stay tuned to Midday for more..