Basu Chatterjee passed away on Thursday in Mumbai (Photo: Express archive).
Veteran filmmaker and screenwriter Basu Chatterjee passed away on Thursday morning in Mumbai after suffering from age-related complications. He was 93.
Known for having helmed films like Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Chhoti Si Baat among more, the director had begun his career as an illustrator for the Mumbai-based magazine Blitz. He made his directorial debut with the acclaimed movie Sara Akash in 1969.
Apart from directing these well-known movies, Basu Chatterjee had also dabbled in Bengali cinema. Some of his more popular works in the language include Hothat Brishti, Hochcheta Ki and Hothat Shei Din.
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Basu Chatterjee wore many hats. He was not only a successful film director but also helmed hit TV serials like Byomkesh Bakshi and Rajani.
"Basu Chatterjee’s films [just like Hrishikesh Mukherji] had a huge impact on me in my growing up, formative years. My introduction to cinema and story telling, characters and music. Thank you for the films #BasuChatterjee," tweeted actor Shweta Basu Prasad.
"No one did slice of life films better than you Basu Da, thank you for enriching our lives. RIP #BasuChatterjee," tweeted the actor.
"Sad to hear of the demise of Shri Basu Chatterjee. His works are brilliant and sensitive. It touched people's hearts and represented the simple and complex emotions, as well as struggles of people. Condolences to his family and innumerable fans. Om Shanti," the tweet read.
"A master departs. RIP, #BasuChatterjee. #respect," tweeted Ranvir Shorey.
"Never got tired of watching sir Basu Chatterjee’s films over & over again, as a growing cinema lover in my teens & this love shall continue forever...a path-creator & an inspiration ! Rest in peace, Sir, " tweeted the actor.
"Sad to hear about #BasuChatterjee's death.. Shall always be remembered for movies like - Chhoti Si Baat, Ek Ruka Hua faisla, Rajnigandha,Bato bato mein and many more.. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted politician Chitra Wagh.
"This is a big loss! You will be missed for your simple and yet memorable films. I have been an ardent fan of your work and loved the way you changed the style of narrative in Hindi cinema. We will miss you #BasuChatterjee sir! #RestinPeace," tweeted author-director Ram Kamal.
"My heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of legendary filmmaker #BasuChatterjee. Basu Da is gone and with him an era ends," tweeted actor Manoj Joshi.
"A master storyteller passed away today!! Learned the meaning of simple storytelling with fine nuances!! Thank you Basu Da for all the great stories!! Rest in peace sir!! #BasuChatterjee," tweeted the actor.
"He taught us to laugh and cry at the same time...priceless was the word that defined his Cinema. #RIPBasuDa," tweeted actor and former CBFC member Vani Tripathi Tikoo.
"Prayers and Condolences on the passing of Basu Chatterjee .. a quiet, soft spoken, gentle human .. his films reflected the lives of middle India .. did 'MANZIL' with him .. a sad loss .. 🙏 .. in these climes often remembered for 'rim jhim gire saawan'," tweeted the megastar.
Director Milap Zaveri tweeted, "RIP Basu Chatterjee Sir."
"Saddened to hear of #BasuChatterjee's demise. He was a legendary filmmaker who will be missed by all," the CM tweeted.
"A master story teller who has left so many memories through his cinema. The simplicity & humour with which he captured middle-class India is what film legends are made of. One of ma's favourite, my favourites. Rest in peace now sir. Farewell #BasuChatterjee," tweeted actor Anshuman Jha.
"Our heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of legendary filmmaker #BasuChatterjee. He will be remembered with his films presenting simple stories of middle class families- tales of conflict, aspiration, relationship, emotion. #RIPBasuChatterjee," wrote the organisation.
"My 1st job as an assistant director was with Basu Chatterjee for a Bengali tv serial shot in CR park, New Delhi.. May his soul Rest In Peace," tweeted director Shoojit Sircar.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Basu Chatterjee’s passing away. A prolific filmaker, he was the pioneer of what came to be regarded as middle of the road cinema. I was fortunate to have done 3 lovely films with him; Swami, Apne Paraye and Jeena Yahan. All lifelike characters. RIP," the actor tweeted.