Mumbai: Senior journalist, Rauf Ahmed has bid farewell to the world. He breathed his last on Sunday.

In his long-term career, Ahmed served as the editor of Filmfare, for six years in the mid 90s. As part of his role as the editor of Filmfare, he was also associated with the much acclaimed Filmfare Awards and was recognised for bringing about a change in the format of the show and making it more contemporary.

Prior to joining Filmfare, Ahmed brought out two magazines called Super and Movie, both of which were known for their comprehensive coverage. Ahmed is survived by his wife and daughter.