Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar dies at 67; Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, and others mourn his sudden demise

After Satish Kaushik, the film industry woke up to another shocking news of director Pradeep Sarkar’s sudden demise. The filmmaker known for films like Parineeta, Mardaani, and Helicopter Eela, was undergoing dialysis and suffering from several other health issues. Actress Neetu Chandra confirmed that the filmmaker was admitted to the hospital last night and breathed his last at 3.30 am on Friday. The funeral will be held today at 4 pm in Mumbai’s Santacruz as per reports.

Director Hansal Mehta broke the news on Twitter writing, "Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP." Following this, Ajay Devgn was shocked to know about his sudden demise. He tweeted, "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." Actor Manoj Bajpayee also expressed his condolences, "Ohh! That's so shocking! Rest in peace Dada,” he tweeted.

On the other hand, Lafangey Parindey star Neil Nitin Mukesh also mourned the loss. "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," he tweeted. "Sad to know that well known brilliant filmmaker of our country Pradeep Sarkar ji passes away. A great loss to the film industry. Heartfelt condolences to his family and near ones,” wrote filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.

Pradeep made his directorial debut with Parineeta which stars Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt. He then directed Laaga Chaunari Mein Daag, Lafangey Parindey, Mardaani and Helicopter Eela, and Mardaani among others in his career spanning over two decades. He also helmed web series namely Coldd Lassi and Chicken Masala, Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Love, and Durnaga. He won Filmfare Award for Best Director for Parineeta in 2005.