President of India Condoles Passing Away of Veteran Film Director, Tapan Sinha

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of the famous veteran film Director and recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Shri Tapan Sinha.

In her condolence message, the President has said, " An acclaimed film director, Shri Tapan Sinha shall always be remembered for his films such as 'Kabuliwala' and 'Ek Doctor Ki Maut', which touched on social issues of our times. In his passing away, the nation has lost a creative personality and a legendary filmmaker."

This release issued at 1250hrs.