Film Producer, Journalist Pritish Nandy Passes Away; Celebs Pay Tribute

Renowned film producer, writer, and journalist Pritish Nandy passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, January 8. Nandy was a prominent figure in journalism, poetry, and Indian cinema, leaving behind a rich legacy that spanned decades. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from Bollywood celebrities who remembered him for his contributions and the profound impact he had on their lives and careers.

Film Producer, Journalist Pritish Nandy Passes Away, Celebs Pay Tribute

Kareena Kapoor, who starred in Sudhir Mishra's 2004 film Chameli, produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, paid a touching tribute on her Instagram Stories. Kareena shared pictures from the set of Chameli, including one where she is seen chatting with Nandy. Alongside the photos, she posted a red heart, folded hands, and infinity emojis, expressing her admiration and respect for him.

Sanjay Dutt, who worked with Nandy on films like Kaante and Shabd, remembered him as a "true creative genius and a kind soul." Sharing a black-and-white photo of Nandy, Dutt wrote on X, “You will be missed, sir. #PritishNandy,” accompanied by a folded hands emoji.

A true creative genius and a kind soul, you will be missed sir. #PritishNandy 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/NKZQ4ITaEm

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) January 8, 2025

Anil Kapoor expressed his shock and heartbreak over Nandy’s passing. Sharing the same picture of Nandy, Kapoor wrote on Instagram, “Shocked and heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Pritish Nandy. A fearless editor, a brave soul, and a man of his word, he embodied integrity like no other.” 

Director Hansal Mehta also shared his sorrow, recalling Nandy’s support early in his career. Mehta credited Nandy with giving him the confidence to pursue bold storytelling. He wrote, “You lived well, Mr. Nandy. Will miss you terribly. Deepest condolences to the entire family.” Mehta shared memories of their inspiring conversations and how Nandy's belief in his ideas helped shape his career, even though Nandy did not end up producing his film Omerta.

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Sayani Gupta, who starred in the web series Four More Shots Please!, remembered Nandy as “the youngest guy” on set. She praised his warmth, brilliance, and candid nature.

Sayani shared, “He loved a good conversation. He loved Bong women. And I knew he loved me.” She described Nandy as a visionary and a rock star feminist who created iconic women characters in cinema. Reflecting on the recent loss, she added, “The head of our family just left us. Hasn't sunk in. A deep, deep loss.”

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About Pritish Nandy

Pritish Nandy was not only a celebrated journalist but also a popular talk show host with The Pritish Nandy Show on Doordarshan in the 1990s, where he interviewed numerous celebrities.

As a film producer, Nandy made a significant mark in the early 2000s with films like Kaante, Jhankaar Beats, Chameli, and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. He also ventured into digital content, producing popular web series such as Four More Shots Please! and Modern Love Mumbai under his banner, Pritish Nandy Communications.