Basu Chatterjee, director of 'Rajinigandha', 'Baaton Baaton Mein', passes away
File image of Basu Chatterjee
Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, known for making films like `Choti Si Baat` and `Rajnigandha` is no more. The veteran director passed away earlier on Thursday following age-related ailments in Mumbai.
Filmmaker and President of the Indian Film and TV Directors` Association (IFTDA) Ashoke Pandit broke the news on Twitter.
"I am extremely grieved to inform you all the demise of Legendary Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee ji," he tweeted.
Pandit also said that the last rites of the veteran filmmaker will be performed at 2 pm at Mumbai`s Santacruz crematorium.
"His last rites will be performed today at Santacruz cremation at 2 pm. It`s a great loss to the industry. I will miss you Sir. #RIPBasuChaterjee," read Ashoke Pandit`s tweet.
Film director Madhur Bhandarkar also mourned Chatterjee`s demise. "Sad to hear the demise of Veteran Filmmaker Shri.Basu Chatterjee. Will be always remembered for his Light-Hearted comedies & Simplistic Films. #OmShanti," the director tweeted.
Some of Basu Chatterjee`s best films include `Chameli Ki Shaadi,` `Manzil` and `Baaton Baaton Mein.`
