Pritish Nandy, a renowned journalist, poet, and film producer, has passed away. Known for his multifaceted contributions to journalism, poetry, and Indian cinema, Nandy was a prominent figure whose work left a lasting impact.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, calling Nandy one of his closest friends.
“Deeply, deeply saddened and shocked to know about the demise of one of my dearest and closest friends, #PritishNandy! An amazing poet, writer, filmmaker, and a brave and unique editor/journalist! He was my support system and a great source of strength in my initial days in Mumbai. We shared many things in common. He was also one of the most fearless people I had ever come across. Always larger than life. I learned so many things from him. Of late, we didn’t meet much, but there was a time when we were inseparable! I will never forget when he surprised me by putting me on the cover of Filmfare and, more importantly, #TheIllustratedWeekly. He was the true definition of yaaron ka yaar! I will miss you and our times together, my friend. Rest well. #HeartBroken,” read Kher’s post.
Pritish Nandy’s Legacy
Apart from his work in journalism, Nandy gained popularity as the host of the talk show The Pritish Nandy Show on Doordarshan in the 1990s, where he interviewed notable celebrities.
As a film producer, Nandy made a mark in the early 2000s with critically acclaimed films like Kaante, Jhankaar Beats, Chameli, and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Recently, he also produced successful web series, including Four More Shots Please! and Modern Love Mumbai, under his production house, Pritish Nandy Communications.
Nandy’s contributions to Indian cinema and journalism have left an indelible mark, and his absence will be deeply felt across industries.