Basu Chatterjee No More: Anurag Kashyap, Madhur Bhandarkar, Jimmy Sheirgill offer condolences

Basu Chatterjee, who left for his heavenly abode earlier today at the age of 93, was one of the finest Indian film director and screenwriter. Through the 1970s and 1980s, he became associated with what came to be known as middle cinema or middle-of-the-road cinema, with filmmakers such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Bhattacharya. Like their films, his films also dealt with light-hearted stories of middle-class families often in urban settings, focusing on marital and love relationships, with exceptions such as ‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’ (1986) and ‘Kamla Ki Maut’ (1989), which delved into social and moral issues.

Basu Chatterjee was best known for his films ‘Us Paar’, ‘Chhoti Si Baat’ (1975), ‘Chitchor’ (1976), ‘Rajnigandha’ (1974), ‘Piya Ka Ghar’ (1972), ‘Khatta Meetha’, ‘Chakravyuha’ (1978), ‘Baton Baton Mein’ (1979), ‘Priyatama’ (1977), ‘Man Pasand’, ‘Hamari Bahu Alka’, ‘Shaukeen’ (1982) and ‘Chameli Ki Shaadi’ (1986), which was his last commercially successful movie.

His death has left a gaping hole in the hearts of people all over the world. Some of our celebs took to social media to offer their condolences. Have a look:

#RIPBasuchaterjee Rest in peace Basu Da .. condolences to the family .. sad times these

— Jimmy sheirgill (@jimmysheirgill) June 4, 2020

Sad to hear the demise of Veteran Filmmaker Shri.Basu Chatterjee. Will be always remembered for his Light Hearted comedies & Simplistic Films. #OmShanti ?? pic.twitter.com/YllOjtP4U5

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/ashokepandit/status/1268438516758794241

Basu da ? https://t.co/M3qMUNrNUr

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) June 4, 2020

.Everyday brings with it some bad news! You were part of my childhood Dada .Humane,gentle , witty !These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film makers . They are mimicking your films.N they lie when they say different films didn’t work in the past .Yours did ! https://t.co/irSDH4Nhdh

— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) June 4, 2020

Sri #BasuChatterjee, The man who has been one of the change makers of Indian cinema, will be alive forever through his stupendous body of work! Rest in Peace Sir ? pic.twitter.com/wvMfSu0FQl

— Jeet Gannguli (@jeetmusic) June 4, 2020

Bollywood Bubble offers its condolences to the departed soul. May he rest in peace and continue to entertain all in his afterlife, just like he did with his stellar films. We will miss you.

Also Read: Legendary filmmaker Basu Chatterjee passes away at 93

Prateek Sur

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