President condoles Rituparno Ghosh's death
New Delhi, May 31: President Pranab Mukherjee on May 30 condoled the passing away of renowned director Rituparno Ghosh, saying his untimely death was a huge loss to Indian film industry especially to Bengali cinema.
In a message to the brother of 49-year-old film director, he said that Ghosh was an "acclaimed and highly talented director".
"Rituparno
Ghosh
shall
always
be
remembered
for
his
innovative
films
which
will
continue
to
inspire
film-makers.
The
untimely
demise
of
this
promising
and
creative
genius
is
a
huge
loss
to
the
Indian
film
industry,
particularly
Bengali
cinema," Mukherjee
said
in
his
condolence
message
to
Indranil
Ghosh.
Winner of 12 national and international awards, Ghosh was seen as pioneer of new wave in Bengali cinema with his thought provoking films.
Ghosh's journey began with film 'Hirer Angti' in 1994, which won him an instant recognition. His very next film 'Unishe April' won the national award in 1995. His other award-winning films include 'Dahan', 'Asukh', 'Chokher Bali', 'Raincoat', 'Bariwali', 'Antarmahal', 'Noukadubi', 'Abohoman', 'Chitrangada' and Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'The Last Lear'.
PTI