Veteran journalist, poet, filmmaker Pritish Nandy passes away

Mumbai: (Team Newsbuddy) : Veteran journalist, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy died in Mumbai on Wednesday, sources closely disclosed the news The 73-year-old veteran journalist died after a cardiac arrest at his home in Mumbai. His last rites were performed in the evening, officials said.

Veteran actor and Pritish Nandy’s friend Anupam Kher paid tributes to him In a social media post

“Deeply deeply saddened and shocked to know about the demise of one of my dearest and closest friends #PritishNandy! Amazing poet, writer, filmmaker and a brave and unique editor/journalist!” Anupam Kher wrote on social media platform X.

“He was my support system and a great source of strength in my initial days in Mumbai. We shared lots of things in common. He was also one of the most fearless people I had come across. Always Larger than life. I learnt so many things from him. Off-late we didn’t meet much. But there was a time when we were inseparable! I will never forget when he surprised me by putting me on the cover of Filmfare and more importantly The Illustrated Weekly,” Kher added.