In the passing of Shri Basu Chatterjee, the world of entertainment has lost a living legend. He will be remembered for his masterpieces like ‘Khatta Meetha’, ‘Rajnigandha’, ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’, ‘Rajani’ among others. My condolences to his family and friends.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 4, 2020
हिंदी फिल्मों के सुप्रसिद्ध निर्देशक श्री बासु चटर्जी जी के निधन का सुनकर बहुत दुःख हुआ। उनका जाना सिने जगत के लिये अपूरणीय क्षति है।
वे अपनी कालजयी कृतियों में अमर रहेंगे।
शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति मेरी हार्दिक संवेदना।
विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/BEYQNF1xtA— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) June 4, 2020
Sad to hear of the demise of Shri Basu Chatterjee. His works are brilliant and sensitive. It touched people’s hearts and represented the simple and complex emotions, as well as struggles of people. Condolences to his family and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2020