Eldar Shengelaia was interred at the Didube Pantheon
Eminent Georgian director Eldar Shengelaia was laid to rest at the Didube Pantheon on August 4, following a poignant civil funeral service held at the Sioni Cathedral in Tbilisi. The 92-year-old filmmaker was joined in eternal rest by his parents, Nato Vachnadze and Nikoloz Shengelaia, and his brother, Giorgi Shengelaia, who were also public figures.
The funeral service, which took place earlier in the day, was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the President of Georgia, the Prime Minister, the Chairperson of Parliament, the Mayor of Tbilisi, and members of the government. The public also gathered at the Sioni Cathedral to pay their respects to the renowned director.
Eldar Shengelaia was a prominent figure in Georgian cinema, known for his significant contributions to the arts. His passing marked the loss of a cultural icon, and his burial at the Didube Pantheon, a resting place for multiple notable Georgian figures, particularly from the cinema and arts community, served as a fitting tribute.
Notable individuals interred at Didube Pantheon include Medea Japaridze, a distinguished figure in Georgian cinema who passed away in 1994, as well as an unnamed actress who died in 2008 and is buried next to her husband at the Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures in Didube.
Eldar Shengelaia's family members, too, were public figures. His mother, Nato Vachnadze, was a legendary actress, while his father, Nikoloz Shengelaia, was a filmmaker. His brother, Giorgi Shengelaia, was also a director.
The Honorary Chairman of the Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, and his wife, Ekaterine Khvedelidze, were among those who visited Eldar Shengelaia's cathedral to pay their respects.
Eldar Shengelaia's passing is a significant loss to the Georgian cultural scene, and his burial at the Didube Pantheon serves as a testament to his enduring legacy.
Celebrities gathered at the Sioni Cathedral to pay their respects to Eldar Shengelaia, a cultural icon in the Georgian cinema world. The funeral service was also attended by numerous dignitaries, reflecting the renowned director's status as an entertainment figure of significance.
