Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Veteran director Hrishikesh Mukherjee, whose films like "Satyakam" and "Anand" redefined Bollywood cinema, died here Sunday afternoon of kidney failure and heart complications. He was 83.

He is survived by three daughters and a son. His granddaughters Tapur and Tupur Chatterjee are well-known models.

Mukherjee had been admitted to the intensive care unit of Lilavati Hospital in June.

 

 

Starting his career in 1951 and working with legendary Bimal Roy as an assistant, Mukherjee directed memorable films like "Anari", "Anuradha", "Anupama", "Mili", "Guddi", "Abhiman", "Bawarachi" and "Chupke Chupke".

Known for gentle humour as well as emotional dramas, Mukherjee's films charmed audiences as well as critics.

He also served as chairman of the state-run National Film Development Corporation and of the censor board.

Mukherjee was honoured with Padma Vibhushan as well as Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime achievement in cinema.