Buddhadeb Dasgupta dies at 77, PM Narendra Modi, CM Mamata Banerjee condole his death

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta breathed his last on Thursday, June 10. He was 77.

Eminent film director Buddhadeb Dasgupta died at his residence here early on Thursday due to old-age related ailments, family members said. He was 77. 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. 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 Dasgupta is survived by his wife and two daughters from his previous marriage. The National Award-winning director was having kidney ailments for a long time and undergoing dialysis twice a week regularly, family members said.