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Buddhadeb Dasgupta was a well renowned name in the Bengali film industry. Some of his famous works include films like Bagh Bahadur, Lal Darja, Kaalpurush, Charachar, Tahader Katha and Uttara. He took his last breath at his residence in Kolkata and passed away at the age of 77.
His family members stated that he was unwell from past few days and also was undergoing through dialysis treatment. He was fighting with his kidney ailment from a very long time. On Thursday morning his family concluded that he has left the world quietly while asleep.
Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee offered her condolences to the family and mourned about the loss of the film industry by the demise of a very eminent director. She 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
Actor-Director-Producer, Raj Chakrabarty tweeted, “Recipient of numerous National and International honours, legendary filmmaker and renowned poet, #BuddhadebDasgupta has passed away. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.”
Recipient of numerous National and International honours, legendary filmmaker and renowned poet, #BuddhadebDasgupta has passed away. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/8F5N2yXGZT
— Raj chakrabarty (@iamrajchoco) June 10, 2021
Actors like Prasenjit Chatterjee, Sudipta Chakraborty and several others who worked with him mourned on his demise.
He was the National Award recipient for Best Direction twice, for his film Uttara (2000) and Swapner Din (2005). He also has authored several works of poetry including Govir Araley, Coffin Kimba, Suitcase, Himjog, Chhaata Kahini, Roboter Gaan, Sreshtha Kabita, and Bhomboler Ascharya Kahini O Ananya Kabita.
As a director, he had a great vision which was evident from most of his film. His contribution to the film industry will also be remembered.