Renowned poet, writer, filmmaker, and journalist Pritish Nandy passed away today, January 8, 2025, in Mumbai. He was 73 years old. The news of his demise has created a wave of mourning in Bollywood and the literary world. Pritish Nandy left an indelible mark in his career through many brilliant films and literary works.
Pritish Nandy: Multifaceted personality
Pritish Nandy was born on 15 January 1951 in Bhagalpur, Bihar. He completed his primary education from La Martiniere College, Kolkata. Nandy made a distinguished mark in Indian literature, journalism, film production, and television.
- Contribution to Journalism:
In the 1980s, Pritish Nandy worked as the editor and publisher of prestigious magazines like ‘The Illustrated Weekly of India’, ‘The Independent’, and ‘Filmfare’ under the Times of India Group. There was a glimpse of fearlessness and accuracy in his journalism. - film production:
In 1993, he founded ‘Pritish Nandy Communications’, which produced many popular films and digital shows.- Movies: ‘Chameli’, ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Pyaar Ke Side Effects’.
- Digital Content: ‘Four More Shots Please!’
Anupam Kher expressed grief
Actor Anupam Kher wrote an emotional post on social media paying tribute to his dear friend:
“Deeply saddened by the news of the demise of my dear friend Pritish Nandy. He was a great poet, writer, filmmaker, and journalist. He was my assistant and source of inspiration during my early days in Mumbai.”
Anupam Kher praised Nandy’s fearlessness and his creativity, saying:
“He was the most fearless person I ever met. He was a big personality in every aspect of life. I will never forget when he gave me a place on the cover of ‘Filmfare’ and ‘The Illustrated Weekly’. He was a ‘friend of friends’. Rest in peace, my friend.”
Pritish Nandy’s legacy
Pritish Nandy’s contribution was multifaceted.
- Literature: Pritish was known as a poet whose writings reflected depth and emotional truth.
- Films: Films like ‘Chameli’ and ‘Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi’ took his production house to new heights.
- Digital Content: ‘Four More Shots Please!’ The show reflected their success in digital entertainment.
Symbol of fearlessness and innovation
Pritish Nandy will be remembered for his fearlessness and new thinking. In the 1980s, when taking risks in journalism was not common, he made his mark with outspoken reporting and editing.
