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Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee passes away at 93 Last Updated : 04 Jun 2020 02:17:16 PM IST Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee Legendary filmmaker and screenplay writer Basu Chatterjee, who is remembered for "Rajnigandha" and "Chitchor" passed away in Mumbai on Thursday. He was 93 and the cause of his death is cited as age-related ailments.
His last rites will be performed at theSantacruz Crematorium at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Chatterjee's demise was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who is also the president of Indian Film and TV Directors Association."I am extremely grieved to inform you all the demise of Legendary Filmmaker Basu Chatterjeeji. It's agreat loss to the industry. Will miss you Sir. #RIPBasuChaterjee," tweeted Pandit.Chatterjee was a pioneer of the seventies middle-of-the-road cinema that was a precursor of what is knowncontent-driven multiplex fare today. Along with Hrishikesh Mukherjee, he ushered the small-to medium-budget entertainer of the era that highlighted the everyday stories of common people.In this genre of film was also born the realistic, guy-next-door-hero who stood as an alternative to the larger-than-life male protagonist of masala cinema of the era, typified best by Amol Palekar in films like "Chhoti Si Baat" (1975), "Chitchor" (1976), "Rajnigandha" (1974) and "BatonBaton Mein" (1979).For Doordarshan, Chatterjee made hit TV serials like "Byomkesh Bakshi" and "Rajani" - the latter with Actress Priya Tendulkar, who essayed the title role and attained a cult status - passed away few years ago.Among Chatterjee's other best-known filmsare "Piya Ka Ghar" (1972), "Khatta Meetha", "Chakravyuha" (1978 film), "Priyatama" (1977), "Man Pasand", "Hamari Bahu Alka", "Shaukeen" (1982), and "Chameli Ki Shaadi" (1986).His last directed film was "Gudgudee" in 1997, starring Anupam Kher and Pratibha Sinha.Born in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on January10, 1927, he is survived by two daughters.IANS Mumbai For Latest Updates Please-
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