Partho Ghosh, director of 100 days, Agni Sakshi and Dalaal, passes away at 75
Partho Ghosh
, the man behind some of the most gripping
Hindi thrillers
of the '90s, passed away on Monday at the age of 75 due to heart complications. A filmmaker who often blended mystery, drama, and mainstream appeal, Ghosh carved a niche for himself in both Hindi and
Bengali cinema
. He was living in the Madh Island area of Mumbai and is survived by his wife, Gouri Ghosh.
About Partho Ghosh's work
Starting his film journey in 1985 as an assistant director on small projects, Ghosh got his big break with the 1991 psychological thriller 100 Days, starring
Madhuri Dixit
and Jackie Shroff. A remake of the Tamil hit Nooravathu Naal, the film's eerie plot about a woman with extrasensory perception left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. It was the unofficial adaptation of the 1977 Italian giallo film Sette note in nero and the American film Eyes of Laura Mars.
He followed it up with a series of box office successes. Dalaal, headlined by Mithun Chakraborty, was among the year's top earners, while
Agni Sakshi
, starring Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, and Manisha Koirala, became a hit and is still remembered for its powerful performances and intense storyline. He belted out another major success titled
Ghulam-E-Musthafa
, which was a crime drama starring
Nana Patekar
and Raveena Tandon.
Throughout his career, Ghosh directed more than 15 films, including Teesra Kaun, a Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam hit No.20 Madras Mail. His later works included Ek Second… Jo Zindagi Badal De? and Rehmat Ali. His final directorial,
Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke
, was released in 2018.
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