Ace filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, who has directed films like, Parineeta, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Mardaani and Helicopter Eela, passed away at 3.30 am on March 24.
Tahir Raj Bhasin, who has worked with the director in ‘Mardaani’, said in a statement, “I woke up to the extremely sad news of Pradeep Dada passing away. I will always remember him with eternal gratitude as the man who trusted me with Mardaani. He was a maestro whose experience and guidance gave me the confidence to act to my fullest potential in my debut film. He mentored and then gave me space to create a part and in this trust lay his genius.”
