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‘Parineeta’ director Pradeep Sarkar passes away at 68

by Lagatar News
24/03/2023
in Entertainment
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Source: Telegraph India

Source: Telegraph India

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Mumbai, March 24: Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar passed away at the age of 68 on Friday. The popular filmmaker is known for directing hit films like, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’, ‘Mardaani’ and Helicopter Eela.

As per information, the filmmaker was on dialysis and his potassium levels had dropped drastically. However, the cause of his death is still awaited.

Taking to Twitter, Actress Neetu Chandra, and Pradeep’s sister Madhuri informed about the demise of Pradeep Sarkar on Friday.

Very sad to know about our dearest director @pradeepsrkar dada. I started my career with him. He had an aesthetic talent to make his films look larger than life. From #Parineeta#lagachunrimeindaag to a no. Of movies. Dada, you will be be missed. #RestInPeace ?? @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/TDxUOP2quG

— Nitu Chandra Srivastava (@nituchandra) March 24, 2023

“Very sad to know about our dearest director @pradeepsrkar dada. I started my career with him. He had an aesthetic talent to make his films look larger than life. From #Parineeta #lagachunrimeindaag to a no. Of movies. Dada, you will be missed #RestInPeace,” she tweeted.

Meanwhile, other Bollywood celebrities expressed their condolences at the passing of the filmmaker.

Director Hansal Mehta confirmed Pradeep’s death. Sharing a picture of the director, Hansal wrote, “Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP.”

Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP. pic.twitter.com/htxK4PiTLN

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 24, 2023

Sharing Hansal’s tweet, Manoj Bajpayee wrote, “Ohh! That’s so shocking! Rest in peace Dada!”

Ohh! That’s so shocking!
Rest in peace Dada!!? https://t.co/wOCqOlVd5Z

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) March 24, 2023

Ajay Devgn also condoled his demise on Twitter and wrote, “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest. My deepest condolences. My prayers are with the departed and his family. RIP Dada.”

The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest.
My deepest condolences ?. My prayers are with the departed and his family. RIP Dada ?

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 24, 2023

Director Kunal Kohli wrote, “Shocked & Sad to hear about Dada Pradeep Sarkar. Really sweet man. Had lovely conversations about the cinema with him. RIP Dada. Here’s a song from your film to celebrate you & your cinema…”

Shocked & Sad to hear about Dada Pradeep Sarkar. Really sweet man. Had lovely conversations about cinema with him. RIP Dada. Here’s a song from your film to celebrate you & your cinema https://t.co/cTptVpelnY pic.twitter.com/LmNt1JclTn

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) March 24, 2023

Moreover, the mortal remains of the director will be cremated at Santacruz Hindu Crematorium around 4 pm on Friday.

Notably, Pradeep Sarkar began his career with Vinod Chopra Productions, the production company of director and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. After working 17 years in mainstream advertising as Creative Director – Art, he began his directorial journey as an ad-film maker. Apart from commercials, Pradeep was also one of the most sought-after and prolific music video directors around.

His foray into feature films produced the critically acclaimed Parineeta, winning him the acclaimed National Film Award in the Best Debut Film of a Director category.

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