Published 16:27 IST, June 4th 2020

Basu Chatterjee’s death: Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta remember the legendary filmmaker

The entire film fraternity is mourning the loss of the legendary filmmaker Basu Chatterjee. Read On.

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Legendary screenwriter and filmmaker Basu Chatterjee bread his last on Thursday, June 4, at his home in Santacruz, Mumbai. He passed away at of 90. According to media reports, Chatterjee died of -related health issues. It has been reported that Basu Chatterjee passed away peacefully at 8.30 am in his sleep.

Basu Chatterjee was kwn for directing successful yesteryear films like Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Rajnigandha, Baaton Baaton Mein, Chameli Ki Shai, and iconic Byomkesh Bakshi series. Many members of film fraternity expressed ir condolences for legendary filmmaker. 

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Many members of film fraternity mourned loss of legendary filmmaker, Basu Chatterjee

Divya Dutta took to social media to share a heartfelt mess for Basu Chatterjee. She thanked late director for all smiles that  he brought through his films. She also thanked Basu Chatterjee for ding 'Khatta Meetha' flavour to his movies. Take a look at her tweet.

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Actor Jimmy Shergill also shared his condolences for Basu Chatterjee's family on social media. actor also called it a truly s time. Take a look at his tweet.

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Producer Boney Kapoor also mourned loss of Basu Chatterjee. He wrote that Rajnigandha director has left behind a unique legacy of films with simple everyday characters. He also ded that Basu Chatterjee's movies h a mix of humour and emotion. 

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Anil Kapoor also took to social media to share a tribute for late director. He wrote that filmmaker was way ahe of his time. actor furr wrote that filmmaker will truly be missed and that he was an effortless genius as well as an amazing human being. Malang actor also shared a picture of Basu Chatterjee along with a picture of his Chameli Ki Shai co-star Amrita Singh from a still from film which was one of table works of Basu Chatterjee. 

Shabana Azmi also called Basu Chatterjee as a prolific filmmaker and well as a pioneer of 'middle of ro' cinema. She also wrote that she was thankful to have worked with him in three films like Swami, Apne Paraye, and Jeena Yahaan. Take a look at her tweet.

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16:27 IST, June 4th 2020