Filmmaker Pritish Nandy Dies At 73, Anupam Kher Pens Heartfelt Note For His 'Support System'

Pritish Nandy, the visionary editor under whose leadership the Illustrated Weekly of India flourished into one of the most dynamic news publications of its era, passed away today.

Filmmaker Pritish Nandy Dies At 73

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Pritish Nandy, the visionary editor under whose leadership the Illustrated Weekly of India flourished into one of the most dynamic news publications of its era, passed away today. He would have turned 74 on January 15.

An acclaimed poet and film producer, Nandy revolutionised journalism with his groundbreaking interviews and exclusive scoops.

Actor Anupam Kher shared a heartfelt note for his dear friend. He wrote, "Deeply deeply saddened and shocked to know about the demise of one of my dearest and closest friends #PritishNandy! Amazing poet, writer, filmmaker and a brave and unique editor/journalist! He was my support system and a great source of strength in my initial days in Mumbai. We shared lots of things in common. He was also one of the most fearless people I had come across."

He continued, "Always Larger than life. I learnt so many things from him. Off-late we didn’t meet much. But there was a time when we were inseparable! I will never forget when he surprised me by putting me on the cover of Filmfare and more importantly #TheIllustratedWeelky. He was the true definition of यारों का यार! I will miss you and our times together my friend. Rest well. 💔💔💔#HeartBroken"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About Pritish Nandy

Pritish Nandy (born January 15, 1951) was an accomplished Indian poet, painter, journalist, parliamentarian, media and television personality, animal rights activist, and creator of films, television, and streaming content. A former Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra, he was elected on a Shiv Sena ticket.

Nandy authored forty poetry books in English and translated works by other poets from Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi into English, along with a modern interpretation of the Isha Upanishad. His literary repertoire also includes story collections, non-fiction works, and three books of classical Sanskrit love poetry translations.

During the 1980s, Nandy served as Publishing Director of The Times of India Group and simultaneously held editorial roles at The Illustrated Weekly of India, The Independent, and Filmfare. A versatile artist, he showcased his talent in six exhibitions of paintings and calligraphy.

In 1993, he founded Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd, a leading content company. He also co-founded People for Animals, India's pioneering animal rights organization, which is currently chaired by Maneka Gandhi.