Basu Chatterjee (1927-2020): A pictorial tribute to ace filmmaker

Basu Chatterjee, one of the pioneers of the middle-of-the-road cinema, has died at the age of 93 due to age-related ailments. Here are a few rare pictures of the legendary filmmaker. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee made his directorial debut with Sara Akash in 1969. He went on to helm films like Us Paar, Chhoti Si Baat, Chitchor, Rajnigandha, Piya Ka Ghar, Khatta Meetha , Chakravyuha, Baton Baton Mein, Priyatama, Man Pasand, Hamari Bahu Alka, Shaukeen and Chameli Ki Shaadi among more. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee (extreme right) with Salil Chaudhary (extreme left) and Yesudas (middle) at the song recording of Anand Mahal. (Photo: Express Archive)

From left to right: Girish Karnad, Shashikala, Basu Chatterjee and Hema Malini's mother Jaya Chakravarty on the set of 1977 romantic drama Swami. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee with Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee on the set of Manzil. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee with Udit Narayan, Shweta Pandit and Rajesh Roshan. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee relaxing with Amitabh and Rakesh Pandey on the set of Manzil. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee (right) with Rajesh Khanna and Yusuf Hassan on the set of 1978 thriller Chakravyuha. The film also starred Vinod Mehra and Neetu Singh. (Photo: Express Archive)

Asrani and Basu Chatterjee in a candid photo. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee with producer Amit Khanna and Dev Anand. The photo was taken on the set of Man Pasand. (Photo: Express Archive)

Basu Chatterjee, Dina Pathak and Shabana Azmi on the set of Jeena Yahan. (Photo: Express Archive)