Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar has passed away at 68. He passed away at 3.30 am on March 24. Sarkar had directed Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag, Mardaani and Helicopter Eela. He was on dialysis and his potassium levels had dropped drastically. He passed away in a hospital. When his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to a hospital at 3 am.