Man of his word, embodiment of integrity: Celebs on Pritish Nandy

Renowned journalist and political personality Pritish Nandy passed away on Wednesday at 73. He suffered a cardiac arrest, which was confirmed by his son, filmmaker Kushan Nandy.

A cultural icon, Nandy’s passing is a huge blow to India’s media fraternity, which has poured out tributes in the memory of the courageous journalist.

Here are some of the tweets from celebrities mourning the death of the celebrated media personality.

Deeply deeply saddened and shocked to know about the demise of one of my dearest and closest friends #PritishNandy! Amazing poet, writer, filmmaker and a brave and unique editor/journalist! He was my support system and a great source of strength in my initial days in Mumbai. We… pic.twitter.com/QYshTlFNd2

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 8, 2025

Shocked and heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Pritish Nandy. A fearless editor, a brave soul, and a man of his word, he embodied integrity like no other. pic.twitter.com/kMX9nnRjfD

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 8, 2025

Pritish Nandy didn’t just edit The Illustrated Weekly - he reinvented it. From stodgy relic to sharp, stylish, and provocative, he gave India a magazine that thought, looked, and felt alive. A masterclass in editorial alchemy. pic.twitter.com/41zKUkwvVK

— Soutik Biswas (@soutikBBC) January 8, 2025

Deeply saddened by the passing of Pritish Nandy, a legendary poet, filmmaker, and journalist. His fearless spirit and remarkable contributions to the world of media and art will never be forgotten. A true icon. #RIP #PritishNandy pic.twitter.com/Xgr2rSfZSX

— Dr. Shriram Nene (@DoctorNene) January 9, 2025

@PritishNandy, poet, editor, film producer and more is no more.
He died today in Mumbai due to heart attack.
He was a game changer.
He injected tremendous energy into staid magazine journalism of early 80s. When he edited Illustrated Weekly of India we were awestruck.
Daring… pic.twitter.com/AgJsFgNuvz

— Sheela Bhatt शीला भट्ट (@sheela2010) January 8, 2025

Sad, sad news. My most personal work has lost one of its greatest patrons. You lived well Mr Nandy. Will miss you terribly. Deepest condolences to the entire family. pic.twitter.com/Fxz3L6X04v

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) January 8, 2025

The most beautiful surprise-gift I’ve received is a bouquet of white roses, sent over to my office, by producer @PritishNandy—I’d badly trashed one of his films in a review that day!

A prolific columnist himself, Mr Nandy also once wrote a piece berating movie criticism itself.…

— Mayank Shekhar मयंक शेखर (@mayankw14) January 9, 2025

Sad to know of the demise of renowned journalist, poet & former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Pritish Nandy ji. His compassion towards animal welfare will always be remembered. My condolences to his family and dear ones in this hour of grief.
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— Poonam Pramod Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) January 9, 2025

Nandy’s illustrious career included serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Maharashtra under the Shiv Sena. A man of many talents, he was an acclaimed poet with several collections to his name, a pioneering editor who redefined Indian journalism, and a filmmaker who brought unconventional stories to the big screen. He also championed animal rights and was a prominent creator of television and streaming content, reflecting his diverse interests and contributions.