Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar Dies At 67; Ajay Devgn, Neil Nitin Mukesh & Others Condole The Loss

On March 24 at 3:30 in the morning, 'Parineeta' director Pradeep Sarkar died at the age of 67.

Pradeep Sarkar Dies At 67

Source : Twitter

New Delhi: Pradeep Sarkar, a talented filmmaker, has passed away. On March 24 at 3:30 in the morning, he died at the age of 67. The well-known director's resume includes such blockbusters as ‘Parineeta’, ‘Laga Chunari Mein Daag’, ‘Mardaani’, and ‘Helicopter Eela’. 

Reports claim that Pradeep Sarkar was undergoing dialysis and his potassium level was dangerously low. Around 3 a.m., after being transported to the hospital, he died there.

On Twitter, director Hansal Mehta provided confirmation of the same. Hansal shared a photo of Pradeep and wrote, "Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP."

Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP. pic.twitter.com/htxK4PiTLN

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 24, 2023

Actor Manoj Bajpayee retweeted Hansal's tweet and said, "Ohh! That’s so shocking! Rest in peace Dada!!"

Very sad to know about our dearest director @pradeepsrkar dada. I started my career with him. He had an aesthetic talent to make his films look larger than life. From #Parineeta#lagachunrimeindaag to a no. Of movies. Dada, you will be be missed. #RestInPeace 🙏😔 @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/TDxUOP2quG

— Nitu Chandra Srivastava (@nituchandra) March 24, 2023

Actor Ajay Devgn also paid his condolences.

The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest.
My deepest condolences 💐. My prayers are with the departed and his family. RIP Dada 🙏

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 24, 2023

Lafangey Parindey star Neil Nitin Mukesh posted photos from the film's set and other promotional events, remembering the director.

DADA!!! Why??? I’ll miss you dada. Will always remember you as that child hearted, full of life man who taught me so much. Your creation Lafangey Parindey will always remain close to my heart ❤️. My prayers with the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. pic.twitter.com/qcka5Kn5cB

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) March 24, 2023

Actress Nimrat Kaur dedicated a post to the late director.

Had the great pleasure of being on his set a few times in my modeling days. His hearty laughter and relentless perfectionism will forever be etched in my heart. Deepest condolences to his loved ones.
Rest on Dada…the heavens above are a happier place.#RIPPradeepSarkar pic.twitter.com/UOnmLwF8ob

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) March 24, 2023

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri referred to Pradeep as a "gem" in his tweet.

Lost another gem of a person. Pradeep Da was a truly creative person which reflected in his art as well his behaviour. You will live in our hearts with your art.
ओम शांति। pic.twitter.com/oPOl90dnGU

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 24, 2023

He got his start in the film industry with Rajkumar Hirani, with whom he co-edited the movie ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’. ‘Parineeta’, starring Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt, was his debut film as a filmmaker. He has also directed the films ‘Lafangey Parindey’ and ‘Mardaani’. His last picture was ‘Helicopter Eela’, in which Kajol played the lead role.

When it came to commercial films, Sarkar was a name to remember. Several popular songs from the 90s and early 2000, like 'Dhoom Pichak Dhoom', 'Maaeri' and 'Ab Ke Saawan' by Shubha Mudgal, were filmed by him.