January 8th 2025.
On Wednesday, the city of Mumbai mourned the loss of Indian journalist and filmmaker Pritish Nandy. The news of his passing due to a cardiac arrest at his residence was confirmed by veteran actor Anupam Kher, who shared a heartfelt note in memory of his dear friend.
Anupam described Pritish as a multifaceted individual, who was not only a talented poet and writer but also a fearless filmmaker and editor. He also mentioned how Pritish was a pillar of support for him during his early days in Mumbai. The two shared a strong bond and had many things in common. Anupam fondly remembered the time when Pritish put him on the cover of a magazine, and their friendship was captured in the pages of #TheIllustratedWeekly.
Pritish Nandy was a man of many talents. Born to a Bengali family in Bhagalpur, Bihar, he was an agnostic who was known for his diverse interests. In addition to his work in journalism and film, he was also a painter, poet, and producer. He even served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Maharashtra, and was a part of the Shiv Sena at one point.
His literary contributions were vast, with forty books of poetry in English, translations of poems from Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi, and even a new version of the Isha Upanishad. He also wrote books of stories and non-fiction, and translated classical love poetry from Sanskrit. Pritish was also a talented artist, with six exhibitions of his paintings and calligraphy.
Pritish Nandy's passing is a great loss to the creative community, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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