Bengali film cinematographer Soumyadeep Guin, widely known in the industry as Vicky, was found hanging in his south Kolkata residence on Sunday. According to a Kolkata Police official, he was 40 years old.
Family members discovered his body in his room around noon. While an investigation is underway, officers are not ruling out the possibility of suicide. Police plan to speak to the family once they have had some time to recover from the initial shock to understand what may have led to the incident.
As per reports, a police officer said, “We have been told he may not have been getting the kind of projects he had been expecting in recent times, and we are probing that angle as well. We have been told he was suffering from depression, but all angles are being looked into.”
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Investigating officers stated that they learned Soumyadeep Guin had been suffering from depression for some time. He was worried about his professional life and was constantly looking for new work. His mental condition gradually worsened.
Who is Soumyadeep Guin?
Soumyadeep Guin, fondly known as Vicky, spent years contributing to the Tollywood film industry and was recognised for his craft along the way. He worked closely with prominent names like director Raja Chanda and cinematographer-director Premendu Bikash Chaki, earning their trust through his sharp technical skills and disciplined work ethic.
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His commitment to detail made him a dependable presence on set. Actors like Soham Majumdar, along with others, paid tributes to him on social media.
He leaves behind his spouse and a young child. Reportedly, in this difficult time, the Cinematographers Guild has stepped forward to offer financial support to Vicky’s family, hoping to ease some of the burden as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
