Critically acclaimed film-maker Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away
The Hindu
His films took the audience beyond realism
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, one of the greatest directors in Indian cinema, passed away on June 10 in Kolkata. The 76-year-old director was suffering from kidney-related ailments for quite some time. He is survived by wife Sohini Dasgupta, also a film-maker, and two daughters. Also read: Born in Purulia in 1944, Dasgupta was a highly acclaimed film-maker with countless national and international awards. He graduated from Scottish Church College in Kolkata and started his career as a lecturer in economics. He soon turned to film-making and took to making documentaries in the late 1960s.More Related News
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