New Delhi: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow on the demise of filmmaker, thinker and poet Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
In a tweet, Prime Minister said: “Anguished by the demise of Shri Buddhadeb Dasgupta. His diverse works struck a chord with all sections of society. He was also an eminent thinker and poet. My thoughts are with his family and several admirers in this time of grief. Om Shanti.”
Anguished by the demise of Shri Buddhadeb Dasgupta. His diverse works struck a chord with all sections of society. He was also an eminent thinker and poet. My thoughts are with his family and several admirers in this time of grief. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2021
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled his death.
In a Tweet, she said, “Saddened at the passing away of eminent filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta. Through his works, he infused lyricism into the language of cinema. His death comes as a great loss for the film fraternity. Condolences to his family, colleagues and admirers.”
Saddened at the passing away of eminent filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta. Through his works, he infused lyricism into the language of cinema. His death comes as a great loss for the film fraternity. Condolences to his family, colleagues and admirers
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 10, 2021
Eminent Bengali Film Director Shri Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away.
Deepest condolences to the grieving family, friends, colleagues and fans. pic.twitter.com/M1miXFJ0ee
— Suvendu Adhikari • শুভেন্দু অধিকারী (@SuvenduWB) June 10, 2021
PM Shri Narendra Modi condoles the death of veteran filmmaker and poet Buddhadeb Dasgupta. pic.twitter.com/n248pzgaeN
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) June 10, 2021
Legendary Bengali filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta died at the age of 77 this morning, June 10, of age-related complications. He was in his South Kolkata residence when he breathed his last.
As per reports, Buddhadeb Dasgupta was ill and was on dialysis for a while. He had also been suffering from kidney disease. He died in his sleep at 8 in the morning.