Dadasaheb Phalke awardee dies

Kolkata, May 23 (UNI) Dadasaheb Phalke award winner producer Parimal Kumar Sarkar died at a private hospital here today. He was 83 and a bachelor.

A five-time President of Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA), Mr.Sarkar was a film producer, distributor and exhibitor. He owned the National Movie Company.

Mr.Sarkar began his career in the fifties and produced many films, including 'Bodhu', 'Mahatirtha Kalighat', 'Nirjan Saikate' and 'Uttarmegh'.

A host of film personalities thronged the hospital and his residence at Howrah to pay last respect to the departed soul.

The film producers and distributors offices remained closed today.

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