Pritish Nandy dies: Kareena Kapoor remembers producer with throwback photos

Pritish Nandy, a luminary in Indian journalism and cinema, died at 73 on Wednesday. Bollywood celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt remembered his impactful contributions and paid tributes via social media.

In Short

• Pritish Nandy, 73, has died
• Celebrities like Kareena Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt paid tributes online
• Nandy produced notable films, including Chameli and Kaante

Film producer and writer Pritish Nandy died on Wednesday. He was 73. Nandy was known for his contributions to poetry and Indian cinema. Many celebrities paid their respect to him via social media, including Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor. Nandy had produced the actor's film, Chameli.

Sharing photos from the sets with the late personality, Kareena posted an infinity symbol and a folded hands emoji along with it. Director Sudhir Mishra also remembered Nandy with a post on X which read, "Pritish Nandy changed my life. Only he could make Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi. He taught me so much. I am so sorry Pritish Da. I couldn’t come up with an idea for the sequel."

Actor Sanjay Dutt mourned the loss of the Kaante producer and wrote, "A true creative genius and a kind soul, you will be missed sir. #PritishNandy." Anil Kapoor was also one of the celebrities who paid tribute to Nandy on X and wrote, "Shocked and heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Pritish Nandy. A fearless editor, a brave soul, and a man of his word, he embodied integrity like no other."

Pritish Nandy was a multifaceted personality and a prominent figure in Indian media and culture. He made significant contributions as a journalist, poet, film producer, and former Rajya Sabha member.

Over the years, Nandy also bankrolled many films under his production house, Pritish Nandy Communications, including movies such as Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Meerabai Not Out, Ugly Aur Pagli, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Jhankaar Beats, among others.