India mourns Basu Chatterjee: A list of the legendary filmmaker’s awards and honours
Veteran filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, known for his relatable and soulful brand of cinema, with films such as ‘Rajnigandha’ and ‘Chitchor’, died on Thursday due to age-related health ailments. He was 93. His last rites will be performed today evening in Mumbai. Basu Chatterjee was a pioneer of the seventies movie world. Along with Hrishikesh Mukherjee, he ushered the small-to medium-budget entertainer of the era that highlighted the everyday stories of common people. Apart from as ‘Rajnigandha’ and ‘Chitchor’, he was known for ‘Chhoti Si Baat’, ‘Baton Baton…