Wed Jan 08 19:13:35 UTC 2025: ## Eminent Indian Writer and Filmmaker Pritish Nandy Passes Away at 73
**Mumbai, India –** Renowned Indian writer, filmmaker, and journalist Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday, January 8th, at the age of 73. While the cause of death has not yet been revealed, tributes have poured in from across the Indian film and literary worlds.
Nandy, a Padma Shri awardee (received at the exceptionally young age of 26 in 1977), left an indelible mark on Indian media and arts. He founded Pritish Nandy Communications, a successful media company, and hosted the popular television show “The Pritish Nandy Show” on Doordarshan in the 1990s.
Actor Anupam Kher, among many others mourning Nandy’s passing, described him on X (formerly Twitter) as a “support system” and a “great source of strength” during his early years in the Mumbai film industry. Kher recounted Nandy’s mentorship and recalled significant moments such as featuring on the cover of *Filmfare* thanks to Nandy’s influence.
Filmfare magazine also released a statement expressing condolences and acknowledging Nandy’s significant contributions as a poet, writer, and filmmaker. The news of his death has sent shockwaves throughout the Indian creative community, leaving a void in the landscape of Indian literature and film.
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