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Lioness Season 3 Finale Honors Late Producer Rajeev Malhotra
The Paramount+ drama's episode end card remembered Malhotra, a longtime collaborator on Taylor Sheridan productions who died in July.
TVLine reports that the Lioness Season 3 finale included a tribute to Rajeev Malhotra, a producer on the show's second and third seasons. The end card read: "This episode is dedicated to the memory of Rajeev Malhotra with the deepest appreciation for his tireless commitment and unwavering support. You will be missed, my friend."
According to a GoFundMe campaign set up by his partner, Malhotra died July 28 at Cedars-Sinai Cardiac ICU. Producer and cartoonist David Derks wrote on Instagram that Malhotra had pushed through a demanding production schedule before being hospitalized with a heart attack.
Malhotra's work with Taylor Sheridan began on Yellowstone's second season, where he served as associate producer on the episode "Sins of the Father." He later worked on the prequels 1883 and 1923, and in 2024 began producing both Lioness and Landman. His final credit is on the upcoming Michelle Pfeiffer-led miniseries The Madison.
Editor Abe Kurien posted on Instagram: "I wish I had one more chance to say thank you for hiring me and trusting me to work on the Yellowstone TV show back in 2020 and the continued opportunity to be a part of the Yellowstone Family."
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