Buddhadeb Dasgupta, National Award winner & 'Bagh Bahadur' director, passes away

KOLKATA: Eminent film director Buddhadeb Dasgupta died at his residence here early on Thursday due to old-age related ailments, family members said. He was 77.

Dasgupta is survived by his wife and two daughters from his previous marriage.

The National Award-winning director was suffering from kidney ailments for a long time and undergoing dialysis twice a week regularly, family members said.


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled his death.

"Saddened at the passing away of eminent film-maker 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," Banerjee said on Twitter.


Condoling his death, film-maker Goutam Ghosh said, "Buddha da was making films, writing articles and active despite failing health. He had directed 'Tope' and 'Urojahaz' even when he was not well. It is a great loss for all of us."