Psychoanalysis Sudhir Kakkar passes away

• Sudhir Kakkar, known as the father of Indian psychoanalysis, died at the age of 85. He was a renowned writer and cultural critic.

• He left an unforgettable mark in the field of psychoanalysis in India.

• He has written more than 20 non-fiction and fiction books.

• The Inner World (1978) was one of Kakkar's first major works.

• He raised rarely discussed topics in India, including the influence of religion, social norms, intimate relationships and sexual expression.