New Delhi: Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee breathed his last after an over-a-month-long battle with multiple ailments at the age of 85.
He had tested coronavirus positive on October 6, and was admitted to a Kolkata hospital where he breathed his last.
Chatterjee played the key roles in 14 movies that Satyajit Ray made between 1959 & 1990.
Condolences Pour In
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee who breathed his last at Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata.
In a tweet, President Kovind said Chatterjee will be remembered for the ‘Apu’ trilogy and other memorable performances in Satyajit Ray’s masterpieces. “With the passing of Soumitra Chatterjee, Indian cinema has lost one of its legends. He will be specially remembered for the ‘Apu’ trilogy and other memorable performances in Satyajit Ray’s masterpieces. He made immense contribution to the craft of acting,” he said.
With the passing of Soumitra Chatterjee, Indian cinema has lost one of its legends. He will be specially remembered for the ‘Apu’ trilogy and other memorable performances in Satyajit Ray’s masterpieces. He made immense contribution to the craft of acting.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 15, 2020
PM Modi condoled the demise of legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee.
Soumitra Chatterjee’s performances won him several national and international awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan and Légion d’Honneur. Condolences to his family, the film fraternity and millions of fans across the world.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 15, 2020
It’s sad to hear of the demise of Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Shri Soumitra Chatterjee, an actor par excellence who the nation has revered over the years.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/XsbNmfF5AI
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 15, 2020
Shri Soumitra Chatterjee’s death is a colossal loss to the world of cinema, cultural life of West Bengal and India. Through his works, he came to embody Bengali sensibilities, emotions and ethos. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2020
Bhalo theko #SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/fntwB5hr2o
— Mimssi (@mimichakraborty) November 15, 2020
LEGEND is no more, Bengali cinema will never be the same without #SoumitraChatterjee , Om shanti pic.twitter.com/IRa2J5UXrP
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) November 15, 2020
End of an Era for Bengali Cinema.There are too many performances of this amazing artists that has enriched our lives for decades to mention a few. World Cinema will celebrate this beautiful man & his art for eternity. Rest in peace. You r Loved and Cherished. #SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/SE2Z506k6i
— অনির Onir اونیر ओनिर (@IamOnir) November 15, 2020
My deepest condolences to family members & friends of #SoumitraChatterjee. One of Bengal’s finest actors, synonymous to Satyajit Ray’s masterpieces – we will remember ‘Apu’ through his phenomenal contribution to Indian Cinema. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tRD7aJdnAv
— Hemant Soren (घर में रहें – सुरक्षित रहें) (@HemantSorenJMM) November 15, 2020
End of an iconic era .Bengali film industry lost one of its greatest living legend today.May his soul rest in peace. RIP #SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/fN52DaitZL
— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) November 15, 2020
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