Pradeep Sarkar directed the Bollywood film Parineeta in 2005. |
He directed commercials, music videos, and web series. |
Pradeep Sarkar passed away at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on 24 March 2023 at the age of 67. |
In 1971, he moved to Delhi to pursue his graduation after leaving Kolkata. |
Pradeep worked at the advertising agency Tulika in Delhi after completing his studies. |
After Tulika, he joined Grant Kenyon & Eckhardt for seventeen years before moving to Kelvinator. |
He directed his first commercial at Kelvinator before moving to Mumbai to join Vinod Chopra Productions. |
In 1997, he founded Wavelength Film Works Private and Apocalypso Filmworks Private Limited. |
His companies produced ads for brands like Catch, LG, and Hero MotoCorp. |
Pradeep directed famous songs like "Dhoom Pichak Dhoom" and "Maaeri." |
He worked as an editor on the film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. in 2003. |
Pradeep faced challenges directing the film Parineeta as it was longer than commercials. |
During Parineeta's shoot, he developed a close bond with actress Vidya Balan. |
He directed films like Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Eklavya: The Royal Guard. |
Pradeep directed Bollywood films like Lafangey Parindey and Mardaani. |
He also directed Helicopter Eela starring Kajol. |
Pradeep directed a web series called Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala. |
In 2019, he directed the short film Neel Samandar. |
He directed web series Arranged Marriage and Forbidden Love in 2020. |
In 2021, he worked as an executive producer on the Bengali film Jokhon Ratri Name. |
Pradeep directed the ZEE5 web series Duranga in 2022. |
He was to direct the film Noti Binodini starring Kangana Ranaut before his passing. |
Pradeep Sarkar passed away due to pneumonia at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. |
His funeral took place at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai. |
Pradeep Sarkar enjoyed the company of his Chihuahua named Lilo and another dog named Yoda. |
His favorite dish was Kosha Mangsho. |