Partho Ghosh dies at 75 – ‘100 Days’ director with Madhuri Dixit & Jackie Shroff

Veteran filmmaker Partho Ghosh has passed away at the age of 75 due to a heart attack at his residence in Mud Island, Mumbai, on June 9, 2025

Partho Ghosh was renowned for his contributions to Hindi cinema, particularly in the 1990s, and was known for his work in thriller and drama genres

Actress Rituparna Sengupta confirmed the news of his death and paid tribute to him, highlighting his exceptional talent and the magic he created on screen

Partho Ghosh began his career as an assistant director in 1985 and rose to prominence with the 1991 suspense film '100 Days' featuring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit

In 1992, he directed the romantic film 'Geet' and solidified his standing in the industry with the 1993 hit 'Dalaal,' starring Mithun Chakraborty and Ayesha Jhulka

'Dalaal' became one of the highest-grossing films of 1993, cementing Ghosh's reputation as a successful filmmaker in Bollywood

Partho Ghosh was reportedly working on a sequel to his film 'Agnisakshi' at the time of his passing

He is survived by his wife, Gauri Ghosh, and leaves behind a legacy of memorable films that continue to be celebrated in Indian cinema