Mumbai mourns the loss of veteran journalist, poet, and filmmaker Pritish Nandy, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73. Sources close to the family confirmed that Nandy suffered a cardiac arrest at his Mumbai residence. His final rites were performed in the evening, as stated by officials.
Tributes poured in from across the country, with veteran actor Anupam Kher expressing his deep sorrow on social media. “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!” Kher wrote on platform X. He reminisced about their close friendship and Nandy’s influence during his early days in Mumbai, noting, “He was my support system and a great source of strength… Always larger than life.”
Journalist Sheela Bhatt also paid tribute to Nandy, highlighting his transformative impact on magazine journalism in the 1980s. “PritishNandy, poet, editor, film producer and more is no more. He was a game changer. He injected tremendous energy into staid magazine journalism of early 80s,” she posted on X. Bhatt remembered Nandy for his daring approach and innovative style during his time as editor of the Illustrated Weekly of India.
Pritish Nandy’s illustrious career spanned multiple disciplines, including poetry, journalism, and filmmaking. His company, Pritish Nandy Communications, produced iconic films such as Sur, Kaante, Jhankaar Beats, Chameli, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, and Pyaar Ke Side Effects. Beyond his contributions to the arts, Nandy also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing the Shiv Sena and was an advocate for animal rights.
Nandy’s literary contributions included around 40 books of poetry in English, along with translations of Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi poetry into English. His death marks the end of an era, leaving a lasting legacy in the realms of journalism, literature, and film.
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