MUMBAI: Vikas Bali, who had managed actor Akshay Kumar’s career for nearly 18 years, passed away on 4 April 2007. following a massive heart attack.

Bali had recently taken up the management of actor Katrina Kaif’s career as well. He was well known for his cordial relationship with Akshay Kumar’s producers and directors.

Bali was 58 and is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter. The ‘chautha’ was held on 7 April 2007 at the Four Bungalow Gurudwara in Andheri, Mumbai.