Chameli producer Pritish Nandy passes away; Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher and others pay final tributes

Sadly, we must share the news that acclaimed Indian producer Pritish Nandy passed away on January 8, 2025, following a cardiac arrest in Mumbai. His son, filmmaker Kushan Nandy, confirmed this heartbreaking news to SCREEN. After hearing about the loss of the Padma Shri recipient, many celebrities from Bollywood expressed their condolences on social media in his memory.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it this way: “I, just like many others, was taken aback when the news broke out. On my social media platform of choice, I immediately shared my feelings, acknowledging Pritish Nandy as a pillar of support and an unwavering source of strength in my life.

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Actor Anil Kapoor posted on Instagram, sharing that he’s deeply saddened by the passing of his cherished friend. Kapoor described Nandy as a courageous editor, an intrepid soul, and a man who stood by his words. He also mentioned that he will forever miss Nandy’s presence, his voice, and the fearless attitude that infused every aspect of his work.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan, previously associated with an Indian film producer for the 2004 film “Chameli,” recently posted two behind-the-scenes snippets from that movie’s set.

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In a heartfelt gesture, the director of The Buckingham Murders, Hansal Mehta, expressed his sincere sympathies to the entire family of the deceased. He also reminisced about the first encounter with Nandy in 2005 and the shared concept for Omertà.

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Neil Nitin Mukesh, both an actor and filmmaker, was similarly grieved upon learning of Pritish Nandy’s passing. He expressed his sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones with these words: “May his memory be a source of comfort, and I hope you find strength during this challenging period.” Rest in peace, sir, he wrote in a heartfelt message.

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Additionally, other well-known figures such as Sanjay Dutt, film director Sanjay Gupta, Sophie Choudry, and others also offered their heartfelt sympathies to the mourning family.

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2025-01-08 20:52