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‘Rajnigandha’ director Basu Chatterjee dies

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 12:38 PM Jun 05, 2020 IST

Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, known for his relatable, light as soufflé brand of cinema with films such as “Rajnigandha” and “Chitchor”, died on Thursday following age-related health issues. He was 93. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Chatterjee as a filmmaker whose cinema touched people’s hearts.

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