Pradeep Sarkar

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Film director Pradeep Sarkar, who sensitively adapted Saratchandra’s coy romantic novel into an elegant 1960s love story in Parineeta (2005), and who gave crucial career breaks to a bunch of aspiring talents in his earlier adman avatar, passed away early on Friday. He was 67.

Pradeep Sarkar’s demise has shocked the entire film industry. The ace filmmaker breathed his last at 3.30 am on March 24. He was 68.

Saif Ali Khan got one of his first major breaks as a leading man of substance in Pradeep Sarkar’s Parineeta, an ambrosial adaptation of Sarat Chandra’s classic novel where Saif played Shekhar to Vidya Balan’s Lalita.

Pradeep Sarkar passed away in the early hours of March 24. He was 68. Even though the senior filmmaker was suffering from kidney-related ailments, his passion for filmmaking and work hadn't waned a bit. On the contrary, he was raring to go and work on simultaneous projects.

Pradeep Sarkar’s student and colleague Gajraj Rao recently remembered the ace director. The actor also recalled several life lessons that the late filmmaker taught him unknowingly.

Ace filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, who has directed films like, Parineeta, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Mardaani and Helicopter Eela, passed away at 3.30 am on March 24.

When Parineeta was criticized for it's over melodramatic tone it was Rituparno Ghosh who called Pradeep Sarkar to say that he found the film beautiful and there's no need to worry. Parineeta was released in 2005 and it was Pradeep Sarkar's directorial debut.

Renowned director Pradeep Sarkar, who directed films like 'Parineeta', 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag', 'Mardaani' amongst others breathed his last today (March 24). He passed away in the wee hours in a hospital; after his condition deteriorated.

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the 2018 film 'Helicopter Eela', actor Riddhi Sen reminisced and shared heartfelt words on Instagram. The movie, inspired by Anand Gandhi's Gujarati play "Beta, Kaagdo", and helmed by the now-deceased Pradeep Sarkar, tells the stirring tale of a single mother foregoing her musical dreams for her child, only to be encouraged to rediscover her passion by her son later on. Riddhi expressed, “Five Octobers back, things change too fast. It’s still hard to believe that you are not with us Dada, but your creations will forever resonate within us," alongside promotional stills from the film.

Pradeep Sarkar, the director of films like 'Parineeta', 'Mardaani' and 'Helicopter Eela', has passed away. He was 68.

Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar passed away on March 24 at 3:30 am. Sarkar was suffering from a renal problem and was on dialysis.

Pradeep Sarkar, known for directing acclaimed films like Parineeta and Mardaani, has breathed his last. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the entire film fraternity.

Taking to Instagram, Tahir posted behind-the-scenes pictures featuring Pradeep Sarkar.

Ace filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar has left for his heavenly abode and the void that he has left behind can never be filled. He breathed his last at 3.30 am on March 24. He was 68.

Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away on March 24, was in talks with Emraan Hashmi for a romantic musical thriller. The actor had apparently liked the concept, and was to take a call after reading the final draft of the script.

Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar who made movies like Vidya Balan's 'Parineeta', Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani' among others, passed away this morning.

Aditya Chopra is the producer of this film that will be shot this December.

But feedback on the commercial has been positive, says maker Pradeep Sarkar

TV celebs, who shared a close bond with Pradeep Sarkar and worked with him, mourned his passing away on social media. The popular Parineeta director passed away on March 24.

Pradeep Sarkar breathed his last at 3.30 am on March 24. He was 68. A prayer meet has been arranged by his family in his memory today on April 2.

Film director Pradeep Sarkar, who sensitively adapted Saratchandra's coy romantic novel into an elegant 1960s love story in 'Parineeta' (2005), and who gave crucial career breaks to a bunch of aspiring talents in his earlier adman avatar, passed away early on Friday. He was 67.

Director Pradeep Sarkar was in town to shoot a commercial with Tollywood’s hot pair - Dev and Subhashree.

Be it a 30-second ad film or a three-hour feature film, the mood and the moment are of utmost importance, feels Pradeep Sarkar.

Neha Dhupia mourned the loss of filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away on March 24 at a Mumbai hospital. He was 67.

Vidya Balan reached the late director Pradeep Sarakar's house to pay her last respect on Friday morning. The director passed away at 67 in the wee hours of Friday.