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Pritish Nandy, man of many parts, bows out

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Pritish Nandy, renowned poet, editor, film producer, Rajya Sabha member, and animal rights activist, passed away at 73 in Mumbai. Known for his work in poetry, journalism, and film production, Nandy made significant contributions to Indian media, including the corporatisation of Bollywood and advocating for animal rights.
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