LEGENDARY NATIONAL-AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER PASSES AWAY; TRIBUTES POUR IN!

The renowned director died at the age of 77 this morning, June 10, of age-related complications. He was in his South Kolkata residence when he breathed his last.

Reportedly, Buddhadeb was ill and was on dialysis for a while. He had also been suffering from kidney disease. He died in his sleep at 8 in the morning. Several of them has taken to their social media to express their condolences.

Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “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.”

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