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The Hindu
3 hours ago
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- The Hindu
‘Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh passes away at 76
Partho Ghosh, director of landmark, spine-chilling 90s thrillers like 100 Days and Agni Sakshi, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Monday (June 9). He was 76. Paying tribute on social media, Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta wrote, '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 veteran of both Bollywood and Bengali cinema, Partho Ghosh director several memorable films of the 1990s. His debut, 100 Days (1991), starring Madhuri Dixit, was a murder mystery built around extrasensory perception (ESP). In 1996, Ghosh remade Sleeping with the Enemy as Agni Sakshi, themed around domestic violence and featuring a scary, National Award-winning performance by Nana Patekar. Ghosh's other notable films included Dalaal (1993), Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997), Yugpurush (1998) and Khote Sikkey (1999). For Jeevan Yudh (1997) he was nominated for a National Award for Best Director. Ghosh continued to direct films in the new millennium, with a notable gap between 2010 to 2018. His last Hindi directorial, Pyar Mein Thoda Twist, featuring music by Bappi Lahiri, was released in 2022.
India Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Veteran filmmaker Partho Ghosh dies of heart attack at 75, tributes pour in
Filmmaker Partho Ghosh, known for directing some of Indian cinema's most impactful films in the 90s, died due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed by actor Rituparna whose name is etched in cinematic history with films like 'Agni Sakshi' (1996), 'Ghulam-E-Musthafa' (1997), 'Teesra Kaun?' (1994), and 'Yugpurush' (1998), was a master at weaving intense narratives that struck a chord with audiences across an emotional message, Sengupta wrote, '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.' Known for his distinctive storytelling, Partho Ghosh had a unique ability to blend social realism with mainstream cinema. His film 'Agni Sakshi', which starred Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, and Nana Patekar, became a milestone film on the subject of domestic violence and earned several accolades. 'Ghulam-E-Musthafa', starring Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon, remains a cult classic that delved deep into the underworld with emotional also directed numerous Hindi and Bengali television shows. Sengupta was also introduced to Hindi audiences by Partho in 1994. More recently, he has been working on the sequels to '100 Days' and 'Agnisakshi'.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
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First Post
5 hours ago
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- First Post
Nana Patekar's 'Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh passes away at 75 after a heart attack
The filmmaker also made the thriller Teesra Kaun and the 1997 drama Ghulam-E-Mustafa that also starred Nana Patekar read more Nana Patekar's 'Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh, who also directed Madhuri Dixit's 100 Days, has passed away at the age of 75 after a heart attack. Actress Rituparna Sengupta paid her condolences and said, '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.' The filmmaker also made the thriller Teesra Kaun and the 1997 drama Ghulam-E-Mustafa that also starred Nana Patekar. It also had Paresh Rawal, Shivaji Satam, Mohnish Bahl in crucial roles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Despite releasing along with Dil To Pagal Hai and Bhai on the occasion of Diwali, it was a semi-hit at the box-office.
India.com
6 hours ago
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- India.com
Veteran Filmmaker Partho Ghosh, famous for films Agni Sakshi and Teesra Kaun, dies at 75 due to...
Veteran Filmmaker Partho Ghosh, famous for films Agni Sakshi and Teesra Kaun, dies at 75 due to... Filmmaker Partho Ghosh, known for directing some of Indian cinema's most memorable films, 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 tragic news was confirmed by actor Rituparna Sengupta. Gosh is survived by his wife, Gouri Gosh. In her emotional tribute to Gosh, Sengupta wrote, '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.' Known for his distinctive narratives and interesting storytelling, he was known for directing some of the most impactful films like Agni Sakshi (1996), 'Ghulam-E-Musthafa' (1997), Teesra Kaun? (1994), and 'Yugpurush' (1998). His unique ability to blend naturalism with mainstream cinema stuck a chord with audiences across generations. One of his most impressive project Agni Sakshi, which starred Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, and Nana Patekar, became a milestone film in his career. His another film Ghulam-E-Musthafa, starring Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon, remained a cult classic too.
