Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Entertainment News / 'Mardaani' fame editor Sanjib Datta passes away at 54
  • Entertainment

    'Mardaani' fame editor Sanjib Datta passes away at 54

    Ranpreet Kaur
    Written by
    Ranpreet Kaur
    Mail
    Last updated on Sep 16, 2019, 11:58 am
    'Mardaani' fame editor Sanjib Datta passes away at 54
  • Renowned Bollywood editor Sanjib Datta, who was known for his work in Mardaani, Iqbal, Dor, etc, has passed away. He was 54.

    According to reports, he died following a bypass surgery.

    His demise was confirmed by filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, who's "devastated" by the news.

    "I've been told he went in for a bypass surgery a few days ago but never came back," Nagesh said.

  • In this article
    Datta-Nagesh longtime collaborators; has edited 13 of the director's films "I'll remember him as a mature craftsman and thorough gentleman" We will miss you, writes 'Kahaani' director Sujoy Ghosh "Wish you'd have taken better care of yourself, brother" Datta was an FTII alumnus, had edited over 80 films
  • Praise

    Datta-Nagesh longtime collaborators; has edited 13 of the director's films

    Datta-Nagesh longtime collaborators; has edited 13 of the director's films
  • Lauding the late editor, Nagesh stated, "He was the last of Renu Saluja school. She trained many people but no one carried her legacy the way he did. In fact, Renu was editing Bollywood Calling when she passed away. He finished the editing but never took credit."

    Notably, Datta and Nagesh were frequent collaborators, and the former has edited 13 of his movies.

  • Tweet

    "I'll remember him as a mature craftsman and thorough gentleman"

    "I'll remember him as a mature craftsman and thorough gentleman"
  • Expressing his grief over the news, director Apurva Asrani also penned an emotional message on Twitter.

    Calling him a "fine editor", Apurva wrote that he will always "remember him as a mature craftsman & a thorough gentleman."

    To note, Apurva and Datta had worked together in Nagesh's movies like Aashayein (2010) and Tasveer 8x10 (2009), wherein the two shared the editing credits.

  • Tributes

    We will miss you, writes 'Kahaani' director Sujoy Ghosh

    We will miss you, writes 'Kahaani' director Sujoy Ghosh
  • Apart from Apurva and Nagesh, other celebrities like director Sujoy Ghosh and writer-director Jyoti Kapur Das also paid their condolences.

    "One of our finest editor sanjib datta. bhalo thakis kaka... we will miss you," tweeted Ghosh.

    On the other hand, Jyoti wrote, "A friend, a senior and such a good editor... Sanjib Datta, wish you'd have taken better care of yourself, brother... Om Shanti."

  • Twitter Post

    "Wish you'd have taken better care of yourself, brother"

  • A friend, a senior and such a good editor... Sanjib Datta, wish you'd have taken better care of yourself, brother... 🙏🏻 Om Shanti 🙏🏻

    — Jyoti Kapur Das (@jkd18) September 15, 2019
  • Career

    Datta was an FTII alumnus, had edited over 80 films

    Datta was an FTII alumnus, had edited over 80 films
  • For the uninitiated, Datta was an alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

    He started his career by assisting Renu Saluja. However, he got his break with 1998 film, Bada Din.

    Thereafter, Datta edited more than 80 films, which included both Hindi and Bengali ones.

    He has also worked with several renowned directors like Kundan Shah, Sriram Raghavan, Pradeep Sarkar etc.

  • Sujoy Ghosh
  • Apurva Asrani
  • FTII
  • Pradeep Sarkar
  • Mardaani
  •  
Latest News
  • Are you eligible for COVID-19 vaccination? Should you get it?
    Are you eligible for COVID-19 vaccination? Should you get it?
    India
  • 'Only man and woman make family': Centre opposes same-sex marriages
    'Only man and woman make family': Centre opposes same-sex marriages
    India
  • 'Emily In Paris' makers bribed their way to Golden Globe?
    'Emily In Paris' makers bribed their way to Golden Globe?
    Entertainment
  • Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is a 700hp track beast
    Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is a 700hp track beast
    Auto
  • President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress government falls
    President's rule imposed in Puducherry after Congress government falls
    Politics
Related Timelines
  • Faraaz Khan, actor in 'Mehndi' and 'Fareb,' dies at 46
    Faraaz Khan, actor in 'Mehndi' and 'Fareb,' dies at 46
    Entertainment
  • Noted fashion designer Sharbari Datta found dead at Kolkata home
    Noted fashion designer Sharbari Datta found dead at Kolkata home
    Entertainment
  • Celebrated Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71
    Celebrated Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan passes away at 71
    Entertainment
Trending Topics
YouTube Hollywood News Bollywood News Batman Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Big Bang Theory X-Men Shloka Mehta Ambani
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love Entertainment news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Entertainment Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Narendra Modi Facebook YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Rahul Gandhi Yoga
Honda Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Amazon Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore
Toyota Fashion Tips Farmers Protest Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics
Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League Big Bang Theory
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021