Thu Jan 09 02:15:12 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Journalist and Filmmaker Pritish Nandy Passes Away at 73
**Mumbai, India –** Renowned journalist, poet, filmmaker, and former Rajya Sabha member Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest at his home. He was 73. Nandy’s last rites were performed later that evening.
The news was met with widespread grief, with tributes pouring in from across the Indian entertainment and media industries. Veteran actor Anupam Kher, a close friend, shared a heartfelt social media post describing Nandy as an “amazing poet, writer, filmmaker, and a brave and unique editor/journalist,” praising his support and fearless nature.
Nandy’s career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema and literature. Through his production company, Pritish Nandy Communications, he produced critically acclaimed films such as “Sur,” “Kaante,” “Jhankaar Beats,” “Chameli,” “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,” and “Pyaar Ke Side Effects,” as well as the popular web series “Four More Shots Please!” He was also a prolific writer, authoring approximately 40 books of poetry in English and translating works from Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi. Beyond his creative pursuits, Nandy was a known animal rights advocate and served as a Rajya Sabha member for the Shiv Sena. His contributions to Indian arts and culture will be long remembered.
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