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 🙏 pic.twitter.com/1kqpAvvjrI— 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… pic.twitter.com/VX3pedt7VW
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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.
