Rituparno made his first film Hirer Angti ( The Diamond Ring ) when he was just 27-28. He, through his films, made it clear what it means to live LGBT lives in the conservative Indian society. He explored even human relationship ( usually male-female ) in ways that hardly any contemporary filmmakers do. His films Dosar, Chokher Bali and Raincoat are fine follow ups to celebrated works of Satyajit Ray. His recent contributions in bringing LGBT issues in mainstream films deserve a special recognition.  His LGBT characters were real in Just Another Love Story, Memories in March and Chitrangada which reflected his beliefs in life. They were not caricatures that we see in Hindi films. His normal was the love between two adults, no matter their gender or sexuality. His sudden death at the age of 49 is a great loss. His forte was his story telling style.