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Basu Chatterji, Filmmaker Who Made Middle-Class Life Blockbuster, Passes Away

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MUMBAI (Maharashtra): Veteran filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, known for his middle-of-the-road cinema and films such as “Chhoti Si Baat” and “Rajnigandha”, passed away today from age-related health issues. He was 93. Basu died in his sleep at his Santacruz residence.

Known as the chronicler of Indian Middle-class anxieties, his best-known works are “Manzil”, “Us Paar”, “Shaukeen” “Chitchor”, “Piya Ka Ghar”, “Khatta Meetha” and “Baton Baton Mein”.

The news of his death was announced by Ashoke Pandit, president of the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA). “He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning. He wasn’t keeping well for quite some time due to old age and died at his residence. It’s a great loss to the film industry,” said Mr Pandit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Basu Chatterjee’s works are brilliant and sensitive:

He was joined by almost the entire Hindi film industry:

Pandit said the filmmaker’s last rites will be performed at Santacruz crematorium.

Filmography:

Director (48 credits)
2012Hothat Sedin

2008Hochheta Ki?

2007Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha

2006Prateeksha

2001Chupi Chupi

1998Hotath Bristi

1993-1997Byomkesh Bakshi (TV Mini-Series) (34 episodes)
– Wasiyat Ka Rahasya (1997) … (as Basu Chatterji)
– Vansh Ka Khoon (1997) … (as Basu Chatterji)
– Pahari Rahasya (1997) … (as Basu Chatterji)
– Sahi Ka Kanta (1997) … (as Basu Chatterji)
– Dhokadhari (1997) … (as Basu Chatterji)
Show all 34 episodes
1997Gudgudee (as Basu Chatterji)

1994Triyacharitra

1993Rajani (TV Series)

1990Hamari Shaadi

1990Bheem Bhavani (TV Series)

1989Durga

1989Kamla Ki Maut

1988Kakaji Kahin (TV Series)

1987Zevar (as Basu Chatterji)

1986Bhim Bawani (TV Movie)

1986Sheesha (as Basu Chatterji)

1986Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (TV Movie)

1986Kirayadar (as Basu Chatterji)

1986Chameli Ki Shaadi

1985Darpan (TV Series) (1985-1986)

1985Rajani (TV Series)

1984Lakhon Ki Baat (as Basu Chatterji)

1983Pasand Apni Apni (as Basu Chatterji)

1982Shaukeen

1982Hamari Bahu Alka

1980Apne Paraye (as Basu Chatterji)

1980Man Pasand

1979Prem Vivah

1979Ratnadeep

1979Destination

1979Baton Baton Mein

1979Do Ladke Dono Kadke

1979Jeena Yahan

1978Chakravyuha

1978Dillagi (as Basu Chatterji)

1978Khatta Meetha

1978Tumhare Liye

1978Safed Jhoot

1978/IIPriyatama

1977Swami

1976Chitchor

1976Chhoti Si Baat

1974Rajnigandha

1974Us-Paar

1972My Beloved’s House

1969Sara Akash

Hide  Writer (22 credits)
2014Ek Cup Cha (dialogue) / (screenplay) / (story)

2008Hochheta Ki? (story and screenplay)

2001Chupi Chupi

1998Hotath Bristi (screenplay)

1993-1997Byomkesh Bakshi (TV Mini-Series) (screenplay – 34 episodes)
– Wasiyat Ka Rahasya (1997) … (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)
– Vansh Ka Khoon (1997) … (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)
– Pahari Rahasya (1997) … (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)
– Sahi Ka Kanta (1997) … (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)
– Dhokadhari (1997) … (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)
Show all 34 episodes
1997Gudgudee (dialogue – as Basu Chatterji) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1986Sheesha (dialogue)

1986Kirayadar (dialogue – as Basu Chatterji) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1986Chameli Ki Shaadi (dialogue) / (screenplay)

1984Lakhon Ki Baat (screenplay & dialogue – as Basu Chatterji)

1983Pasand Apni Apni (dialogue – as Basu Chatterji) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1982Shaukeen (screenplay)

1982Hamari Bahu Alka (dialogue) / (screenplay)

1980Apne Paraye (dialogue – as Basu Chatterji) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1978Dillagi (dialogue) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1978Khatta Meetha (screenplay and dialogue)

1978/IIPriyatama (dialogue)

1977Swami

1976Chitchor (dialogue – as Basu Chatterji) / (screenplay – as Basu Chatterji)

1974Rajnigandha (dialogue) / (screenplay)

1972My Beloved’s House (dialogue)

1969Sara Akash (screenplay)

Hide  Producer (9 credits)
2008Hochheta Ki? (producer)

1987Zevar (producer – as Basu Chatterji)

1986Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (TV Movie) (producer)

1984Lakhon Ki Baat (producer – as Basu Chatterji)

1983Pasand Apni Apni (producer – as Basu Chatterji)

1979Baton Baton Mein (producer)

1974Us-Paar (producer)

1969Sara Akash (producer)

1960Girl Friend (producer)

Hide  Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (2 credits)
1968Saraswatichandra (chief assistant director – as Basu Chatterji)

1966Teesri Kasam (assistant director – as Basu Chatterji)

Hide  Actor (1 credit)
1975Mazaaq
Cloth Shop Owner
Hide  Editorial department (1 credit)
1995Martyrdom (editor in charge)

Hide  Thanks (3 credits)
1986Khamosh (grateful acknowledgment – as Basu Chatterji)

1981Baisakhi Megh (acknowledgment – as Basu Chattopadhyay)

1969Mr. Shome (acknowledgment – as Shri Basu Chatterjee)

Hide  Self (2 credits)
2012Celluloid Man (Documentary)
Self
1987Jalwa
Self

Awards Won By Chatterji:

2007: IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
1992: National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare – Durga
1991: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award – Kamla Ki Maut
1980: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie – Jeena Yahan
1978: Filmfare Best Director Award – Swami
1977: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award – Chitchor Nominee
1976: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award – Chhoti Si Baat
1975: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie – Rajnigandha
1972: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award – Sara Akash



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