Noted Bollywood director Pradeep Sarkar, known for his sensitive and powerful films such as ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness. Sarkar had started his career with commercials and music videos before making his directorial debut with ‘Parineeta’ in 2005. He also directed web series like ‘Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala’ and ‘Forbidden Love’. Bollywood celebrities including Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, and Hansal Mehta paid tributes to the director on social media. His funeral rites will be held at Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon.
