Pradeep Sarkar, known for directing critically acclaimed films such as Parineeta and Mardaani, has died at the age of 67. Hansal Mehta, a filmmaker, announced the news on Twitter. Hansal posted a throwback photo of Pradeep with the caption “Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP”.
Pradeep Sarkar directed films such as “Parineeta,” “Helicopter Eela,” “Laga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman,” “Lafange Parindey,” and “Mardaani.” His unexpected death has sent shockwaves throughout the Hindi cinema industry. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.
Ajay Devgn also took to his Twitter account to mourn the demise of the filmmaker. He wrote, “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest. My deepest condolences. My prayers are with the departed and his family. RIP Dada.”
Actor Manoj Bajpayee offered his condolences to Pradeep’s family. “Ohh! That’s so shocking! Rest in peace Dada,” he tweeted.
Pradeep Sarkar worked on projects like ‘Neel Samandar’ (2019), ‘Forbidden Love’ (2020) and ‘Kaisi Paheli Zindagani’ (2021) in the last few years. He was planning to make a film on a subject of generational gap. Before coming to films, Pradeep Sarkar had worked in the world of advertising for many years.