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NDTV
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Madhuri Dixit Pays Tribute To Her 100 Days Director Partho Ghosh, Calls Him A Storyteller Who Created Moments That Linger
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Director Partho Ghosh died at the age of 75 following heart issues on Monday. He was known for Hindi films like 100 Days, Dalaal, and Agni Sakshi. His 100 Days lead star Madhuri Dixit remembered him in a social media post. Director Partho Ghosh, best known for films such as 100 Days, Dalaal, and Agni Sakshi, died on Monday morning following heart issues. He was 75. Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, who worked with the late filmmaker in the 1991 psychological thriller 100 Days, remembered Partho Ghosh in a heartfelt Instagram Story. She co-starred in the movie with Jackie Shroff, Moon Moon Sen and Jaaved Jaaferi. "A storyteller who created moments that linger. Rest in peace. Your characters will continue to speak for you. Om Shanti," Madhuri Dixit wrote in the post. 100 Days follows the events in the life of a woman, played by Madhuri Dixit, with extrasensory perception It was a remake of the 1984 Tamil film Nooravathu Naal, which itself was an unofficial adaptation of the 1977 Italian giallo film Sette note in nero. Partho Ghosh, who has also contributed to Bengali cinema, started his career in Hindi films as an assistant director with small films in 1985. In 1992, he made Geet starring Divya Bharti and Avinash Wadhawan in the lead. His movie Dalaal, which is based on a short story by Kaushal Bharati, was one of highest grossing movies in 1993. It starred Mithun Chakraborty, Ayesha Jhulka and Raj Babbar, Tinnu Anand, Shakti Kapoor, Ravi Behl, Satyen Kappu, Indrani Banerjee, Tarun Ghosh and Ravi Behl. His 1996 film Agni Sakshi, a thriller drama film which explored the theme of domestic violence and women's agency, was a box-office success. It starred Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, and Nana Patekar. As of 2015, he had written and directed more than 15 movies. His another hit movie Tisra Kaun was a remake of the 1990 Malayalam film No.20 Madras Mail, directed by Joshiy and starred Mohanlal in lead role. In 2010, Ghosh directed Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? and Rehmat Ali. The filmmaker's last reported movie was the 2018 romantic drama Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke with Mukesh J Bharti, Madalsa Sharma and Avinash Wadhawan in lead roles. Partho Ghosh is survived by his wife Gouri Ghosh.
Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Agni Sakshi, 100 Days director Partho Ghosh dies of cardiac arrest
Veteran filmmaker Partho Ghosh, renowned for his work in thrillers such as 100 Days (1991), Dalaal (1993) and Agni Sakshi (1996), has passed away. He breathed his last on Monday following a cardiac arrest. Partho Ghosh was 76. Although he helmed several films in both Bengali and Hindi, it was the psychological thriller Agni Sakshi, starring Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala, that brought him widespread acclaim. Upon learning of his demise, acclaimed actor Rituparna Sengupta, who worked with him on films like Teesra Kaun (1994) and Rehmat Ali (2010), shared an emotional note in his memory. 'Heartbroken beyond words. We have lost an exceptional talent, a visionary director, and a kind soul. Partho da, you will always be remembered for the magic you created on screen. Rest in peace,' she wrote. Interestingly, both Teesra Kaun and Rehmat Ali featured Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role. Partho Ghosh began his career in Hindi cinema as an assistant director in the mid-1980s. He eventually made his directorial debut in 1991 with the psychological thriller 100 Days. After it became a big hit, he directed Geet (1992), starring Avinash Wadhawan, Divya Bharti and Shakti Kapoor. By following it up with successes like Dalaal and Teesra Kaun, Ghosh became a prominent name in the industry. I can't able to express my feelings in words as today is a very sad day of our life , we lost our beloved Partho Ghosh Dada , we will deeply missed you Dada !! May his soul , Rest in peace !! Om Shanti 🙏 — Mukesh J Bharti (@MukeshjBharti) June 9, 2025 Veteran filmmaker Partho Ghosh, the man who gave Hindi cinema unforgettable films like 100 Days, Agni Sakshi and Dalaal, passed away today at 75. Known for blending intensity with sensitivity, his movies often balanced thrilling narratives with deep emotion. With his passing, an… — Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) June 9, 2025 श्रीदेवी-जैकी श्रॉफ संग काम कर चुके फिल्ममेकर का निधन, हार्ट अटैक ने ली Partho Ghosh की जान#VeteranFilmmaker #ParthoGhosh #ParthoGhoshPassesAway #HeartAttack #BollywoodNews — Tadka Bollywood (@Onlinetadka) June 9, 2025 He went on to helm films such as Jeevan Yudh (1997), Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997), Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997), Yugpurush (1998) and Maseeha (2002), working with top stars including Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Raakhee, Jaya Prada, Atul Agnihotri, Nana Patekar, Raveena Tandon, Sunil Shetty and Namrata Shirodkar. Partho Ghosh's most recent work was the 2018 romantic drama Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke, featuring Mukesh J Bharti and Madalsa Sharma. According to news agency IANS, he lived in the Madh Island area of Mumbai and is survived by his wife Gouri Ghosh.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh passes away at 76
Partho Ghosh, director of landmark, spine-chilling 90s thrillers like 100 Days and Agni Sakshi, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Monday (June 9). He was 76. Paying tribute on social media, Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta wrote, 'Heartbroken beyond words. We have lost an exceptional talent, a visionary director, and a kind soul. Partho da, you will always be remembered for the magic you created on screen. Rest in peace.' A veteran of both Bollywood and Bengali cinema, Partho Ghosh director several memorable films of the 1990s. His debut, 100 Days (1991), starring Madhuri Dixit, was a murder mystery built around extrasensory perception (ESP). In 1996, Ghosh remade Sleeping with the Enemy as Agni Sakshi, themed around domestic violence and featuring a scary, National Award-winning performance by Nana Patekar. Ghosh's other notable films included Dalaal (1993), Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997), Yugpurush (1998) and Khote Sikkey (1999). For Jeevan Yudh (1997) he was nominated for a National Award for Best Director. Ghosh continued to direct films in the new millennium, with a notable gap between 2010 to 2018. His last Hindi directorial, Pyar Mein Thoda Twist, featuring music by Bappi Lahiri, was released in 2022.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Partho Ghosh, director of 100 days, Agni Sakshi and Dalaal, passes away at 75
Partho Ghosh , the man behind some of the most gripping Hindi thrillers of the '90s, passed away on Monday at the age of 75 due to heart complications. A filmmaker who often blended mystery, drama, and mainstream appeal, Ghosh carved a niche for himself in both Hindi and Bengali cinema . He was living in the Madh Island area of Mumbai and is survived by his wife, Gouri Ghosh. About Partho Ghosh's work Starting his film journey in 1985 as an assistant director on small projects, Ghosh got his big break with the 1991 psychological thriller 100 Days, starring Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff. A remake of the Tamil hit Nooravathu Naal, the film's eerie plot about a woman with extrasensory perception left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. It was the unofficial adaptation of the 1977 Italian giallo film Sette note in nero and the American film Eyes of Laura Mars. He followed it up with a series of box office successes. Dalaal, headlined by Mithun Chakraborty, was among the year's top earners, while Agni Sakshi , starring Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, and Manisha Koirala, became a hit and is still remembered for its powerful performances and intense storyline. He belted out another major success titled Ghulam-E-Musthafa , which was a crime drama starring Nana Patekar and Raveena Tandon. Throughout his career, Ghosh directed more than 15 films, including Teesra Kaun, a Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam hit No.20 Madras Mail. His later works included Ek Second… Jo Zindagi Badal De? and Rehmat Ali. His final directorial, Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyaar Ke , was released in 2018.
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First Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Nana Patekar's 'Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh passes away at 75 after a heart attack
The filmmaker also made the thriller Teesra Kaun and the 1997 drama Ghulam-E-Mustafa that also starred Nana Patekar read more Nana Patekar's 'Agni Sakshi' director Partho Ghosh, who also directed Madhuri Dixit's 100 Days, has passed away at the age of 75 after a heart attack. Actress Rituparna Sengupta paid her condolences and said, 'Heartbroken beyond words. We have lost an exceptional talent, a visionary director, and a kind soul. Partho da, you will always be remembered for the magic you created on screen. Rest in peace.' The filmmaker also made the thriller Teesra Kaun and the 1997 drama Ghulam-E-Mustafa that also starred Nana Patekar. It also had Paresh Rawal, Shivaji Satam, Mohnish Bahl in crucial roles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Despite releasing along with Dil To Pagal Hai and Bhai on the occasion of Diwali, it was a semi-hit at the box-office.
