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Time of India
5 hours ago
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- Time of India
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.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'100 Days,' 'Geet' fame filmmaker Partho Ghosh passes away at 75 due to a heart attack; tributes pour in
Veteran filmmaker Partho Ghosh , known for directing some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films from the 1990s, has passed away at the age of 75. He suffered a heart attack on Monday morning at his residence in Mumbai's Madh Island. The news of his demise was confirmed by actor Rituparna Sengupta , who shared a heartfelt tribute to the director. Ghosh is survived by his wife, Gouri Ghosh. An emotional goodbye As reported by India Today, actor Rituparna Sengupta expressed her sorrow in a touching message, 'Heartbroken beyond words. We have lost an exceptional talent, a visionary director, and a kind soul. Partho da, you will always be remembered for the magic you created on screen. Rest in peace.' A humble start to a noteworthy career Partho Ghosh began his film journey in 1985 as an assistant director. With time, hard work and talent, he made his mark in Bollywood, especially in the thriller and drama genres. His big break came in 1991 with '100 Days', a suspense film starring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit . The story, centred around a woman with extrasensory perception, was a remake of the Tamil film 'Nooravathu Naal', which was itself based on Italian cinema. In 1992, Ghosh directed 'Geet', a romantic film featuring Divya Bharti and Avinash Wadhawan. However, it was 'Dalaal' in 1993 that firmly established his place in the industry. Starring Mithun Chakraborty and Ayesha Jhulka , and based on a short story by Kaushal Bharati, the film became one of the top earners of the year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Its perfect mix of drama, action and emotion struck a chord with audiences. Three years later, Ghosh delivered the critically acclaimed 'Agni Sakshi' (1996), featuring Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff and Manisha Koirala. A tense psychological drama, the film dealt with serious themes and was both a commercial and critical success. It remains one of his most remembered works. Partho Ghosh was not limited to one style. Over his career, he directed more than 15 films across different genres. His 1994 film 'Teesra Kaun?', a murder mystery, was adapted from the Malayalam film 'No. 20 Madras Mail'. He followed it with 'Ghulam-E-Musthafa' (1997), a gangster drama, and 'Yugpurush' (1998), a film that explored human emotions through unique characters. In 2010, he returned with 'Ek Second… Jo Zindagi Badal De?', a thought-provoking film about how a single second can change the course of life. After a short break from films, Ghosh made a return in 2018 with 'Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke'. The romantic drama starred Mukesh J Bharti, Madalsa Sharma and Avinash Wadhawan. Though it didn't create the same buzz as his earlier hits, the film reflected his ongoing love for storytelling. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
