Parineeta director Pradeep Sarkar has passed away at 68. The renowned director passed away at 3.30 am on March 24. According to reports, he was on dialysis, and his potassium levels had dropped drastically. Funeral arrangements have been made at a crematorium in Santacruz for 4 pm. His colleagues have received the messages of his passing and have woken up to a sad morning. On Friday morning, filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared the news on Twitter. He wrote, “Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP.”
Here’s what Hansal Mehta tweeted
Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP. pic.twitter.com/htxK4PiTLN
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 24, 2023
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee retweeted his tweet and wrote, “Ohh! That’s so shocking! Rest in peace Dada.”
Take a look
Pradeep Sarkar. Dada. RIP. pic.twitter.com/htxK4PiTLN
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 24, 2023
For the unversed, he had directed Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag, Mardaani, and Helicopter Eela. He started his career as a filmmaker with brand commercials and also directed several popular music videos before making a debut as a feature film director with Parineeta in 2005.