Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar who was the best known for directing films like Parineeta, Helicopter eela, Mardaani has died at age of 67,
Director Hansal Mehta shared the news on his Twitter profile on Friday morning and he wrote, “Pradeep Rana. Dada. RIP.” United by grief, Bollywood stars paid tribute to the filmaker. Ajay Devgm wrote, “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada to some of us is still hard to digest, My deepest condolences my prayers are with the departed and his family RIP Dada.”
Neil Nitin Mukesh, who worked with the filmaker in Lafangey Parindey, tweeted: “Dada! Why? I’ll miss you dada. Will always remember you as that child hearted, full of life man who taught me so much. Your creation Lafangey Parindey will always will remain close to my heart. My prayers with the family.
Over the years Pradeep sarkar helmed into films like Laaga countries mei daag, Lafangay Parindey, Mardaani to name a few. His last project as a director was the 2018 film Helicopter eela, starring Kajol ine lead role.