On early Thursday (10 June) morning, ace filmmaker and poet Buddhadeb Dasgupta passed away at the age of 77. He was suffering from ailments related to his kidney.
Diginitaries including President of India Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, among others expressed their grief over the filmmaker's demise.
Buddhadeb Dasgupta enriched our arts and culture with his world-renowned films as well as poetry – both animated by a heartfelt lyricism. In his passing away, we have lost an extraordinary artist. My condolences to the bereaved family.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 10, 2021
Anguished by the demise of Shri Buddhadeb Dasgupta. His diverse works struck a chord with all sections of society. He was also an eminent thinker and poet. My thoughts are with his family and several admirers in this time of grief. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2021
Saddened at the passing away of eminent filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta. Through his works, he infused lyricism into the language of cinema. His death comes as a great loss for the film fraternity. Condolences to his family, colleagues and admirers
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 10, 2021
The 5 times National award-winning director had helmed movies like 'Dooratwa', 'Grihajuddha' and 'Andhi Gali', bringing the elements of Naxalite movement on the screen. 'Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa' was one of his famous Hindi features.
A famous poet, his published works of poetry include Suitcase, Himjog, Govir Araley, Coffin Kimba, Chhaata Kahini, Roboter Gaan, Sreshtha Kabita, and Bhomboler Ascharya Kahini O Ananya Kabita.
We at the Su-Niti News pay our heartfelt condolences to the legendary director.
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