Thu Jan 09 02:39:37 UTC 2025: ## Acclaimed Indian Journalist, Filmmaker, and Poet Pritish Nandy Dies at 73
**MUMBAI, INDIA –** Renowned Indian journalist, filmmaker, poet, and former parliamentarian Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73 due to a cardiac arrest, his son Kushan Nandy confirmed. Nandy’s prolific career spanned several decades and multiple creative fields, leaving an indelible mark on India’s cultural landscape.
Beginning his career in journalism, Nandy rose to prominence as the editor of *The Illustrated Weekly of India* (1983-1991), and also helmed other leading publications including *The Independent* and *Filmfare*. A celebrated poet, he authored over 40 books of poetry in English and translated works from Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi. His literary contributions earned him the Padma Shri award in 1977.
Nandy’s influence extended to television with his popular talk show, *The Pritish Nandy Show*, on Doordarshan in the 1990s. He later transitioned to filmmaking, establishing Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) and producing critically acclaimed films such as *Sur*, *Kaante*, *Jhankaar Beats*, *Chameli*, *Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi*, and *Pyaar Ke Side Effects*. More recently, he worked on projects like the web series *Four More Shots Please* and *Modern Love Mumbai*.
From 1998 to 2004, Nandy served as a Rajya Sabha member, representing Maharashtra. A passionate activist, he was a vocal advocate for animal rights, founding People for Animals, and championed various humanitarian causes.
Tributes poured in from across the Indian film and literary world, with actor Anupam Kher sharing an emotional eulogy highlighting Nandy’s mentorship and unwavering support. Nandy’s death marks the loss of a multifaceted figure who significantly impacted Indian media, literature, and politics.
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