Veteran press photographer Pradeep Bandekar has passed away. Confirming the news of his demise with ANI, Pradeep’s son Prathamesh informed that his father died in the early hours of Sunday. He was 70.
After learning about Pradeep Bandekar’s death, several members of the Indian film industry, including Ajay Devgn and Bipasha Basu, took to their respective social media handles to pay their condolences.
Ajay Devgn wrote on X, “Pradeep Bandekar ji’s passing is a personal loss… His decades-long bond with our family goes beyond the lens… He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Om Shanti.”
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Bipasha Basu reacted to the news of Pradeep Bandekar’s demise on Instagram, writing, “RIP Pradeep ji. Strength to the family.”
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also expressed his grief. Taking to Instagram Stories, Neil wrote, “Pradeep ji, you will be missed. Rest in peace. Thank you for capturing some beautiful moments of our lives and leaving us with your infectious smile and positivity.”
In his decades-long career, Pradeep had worked closely with film stars. From Ajay Devgn to Manoj Bajpayee, he shared a strong relationship with many members of the film industry.
(WITH INPUTS FROM ANI)
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