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‘Parineeta’ director Pradeep Sarkar passes away at 68; Bollywood celebs pay last respects

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Mumbai: Noted Bengali director Pradeep Sarkar passed away on Friday. He had directed films like, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’, and ‘Mardaani’. He was 67. The cause of his death is still awaited.

Director Hansal Mehta took to Twitter on Friday morning to confirm Pradeep’s death. Sharing a picture of the director, Hansal wrote, “Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP.”

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

Pradeep made his debut in the Hindi film industry with the screen adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s ‘Parineeta’. Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt played pivotal characters in the film. His last directorial on the big screen was ‘Helicopter Eela’ starring Kajol and Riddhi Sen in the lead roles.

Ajay Devgn wrote on Twitter, “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.”

Lyricist Swanad Kirkire paid his tribute saying, “Filmmaker and dearest friend Pradeep Sarkar the mad man left us this morning. Rest in peace Dada your passion for the art of cinema will stay in your works! Duniya bhar ki mitti ikatthi karte the ab jannat ki mitti dibiya mein bharna. Thank you for loving me and my words.”

Pradeep has also directed ‘Laga Chunari Mein Daag’ starring Rani Mukherjee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Kunal Kapoor, ‘Lafangey Parindey’ featuring Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh. He has directed web series namely, ‘Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala’, ‘Forbidden Love’, and ‘Arranged Marriage.’

The mortal remains of the director will be cremated at Santacruz Hindu Crematorium around 4 PM on Friday.

ANI

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