Narendra Modi, India mourn Rituparno Ghosh's sudden demise

Bangalore, May 30: The nation began the day with a shocking news on Thursday, May 30. Acclaimed film director Rituparno Ghosh passed away at his residence in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The entire nation including celebrities, politicians, film critics mourned his. The 49-year-old director suffered a massive heart attack. He was suffering from pancreatic ailment for some time.

Ghosh, who had directed many critically acclaimed movies, had received 12 national and many international awards between 1995 and 2012.

Beginning from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to actor-turned-socialist Shekhar Kapur turned to micro-blogging site Twitter to express deep condolences over Ghosh's death.

Modi mourns Rituparno Ghosh's demise

Narendra Modi mourns Rituparno Ghosh's demise.

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) May 30, 2013 '>

Shekhar Kapur on Rituparno Ghosh

Shekhar Kapur on Rituparno Ghosh.

Anupam Kher on Rituparno Ghosh

Anupam Kher on Rituparno Ghosh.

Rajeev Masand on Rituparno Ghosh

Siddharth on Rituparno Ghosh

Siddharth on Rituparno Ghosh.

Suhel Seth on Rituparno Ghosh

Suhel Seth on Rituparno Ghosh.

— Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) May 30, 2013 '>

Derek O'Brien on Rituparno Ghosh

Derek O'Brien on Rituparno Ghosh.

Taslima Nasreen on Rituparno Ghosh

Taslima Nasreen on Rituparno Ghosh.

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) April 20, 2013 '>

Shreya Ghoshal on Rituparno Ghosh

Shreya Ghoshal on Rituparno Ghosh.

— K. Venugopal Menon(@VenuSpeak) May 30, 2013 '>

Rituparno Ghosh and his fan followers

Rituparno Ghosh and his fan followers.

— Lopamudra Ghosh (@lmghosh) May 30, 2013 '>

Rituparno Ghosh and his fan followers

Rituparno Ghosh and his fan followers.

Meira Nair on Rituparno Ghosh

Meira Nair on Rituparno Ghosh.

Ajay Devgan on Rituparno Ghosh

Ajay Devgan on Rituparno Ghosh.

Riteish Deshmukh on Rituparno Ghosh

— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) May 30, 2013 '>

Kabir Bedi on Rituparno Ghosh

Kanchan Gupta on Rituparno Ghosh