Kolkata: Senior Bengali actor Supriya Devi died of a heart attack early today at her residence in south Kolkata, her daughter said. She was 85.
"She felt unwell around 6.20 am. She was in the bathroom. When doctors arrived, they declared her dead," one of her relatives told news agency IANS.
A Padma Shri recipient, she was awarded Banga Vibhushan, West Bengal government's highest civilian award, as well as the Filmfare East Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Very saddened at the passing of legendary actress of Bengal, Supriya Chowdhury (Debi). We will fondly remember her through her films. Condolences to her family and fans," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a tweet.
Born in 1933, in Mitkina in erstwhile Burma (now Myanmar), Ms Devi, as a kid, acted in plays directed by her father. She made her film debut with Uttam Kumar-starrer Basu Parivar in 1952. She again acted opposite Mr Kumar in Sonar Harin in 1959.
She is best remembered for her roles in Chowringhee, Bagh Bandi Khela and Meghe Dhaka Tara. Her portrayal of Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's 1960 Bengali film Megha Dhaka Tara was appreciated by viewers as well as critics. She acted opposite Dharmendra in her first Hindi film Begaana in 1963.
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who acted with her in Jodi Jantem and several other films, remembered working with her on so many films over the last five decades.
Supriya Devi's contemporary and veteran actor Sabitri Chattopadhyay said, "I cannot believe this news. We regularly talked over phone."
"She felt unwell around 6.20 am. She was in the bathroom. When doctors arrived, they declared her dead," one of her relatives told news agency IANS.
A Padma Shri recipient, she was awarded Banga Vibhushan, West Bengal government's highest civilian award, as well as the Filmfare East Lifetime Achievement Award.
Born in 1933, in Mitkina in erstwhile Burma (now Myanmar), Ms Devi, as a kid, acted in plays directed by her father. She made her film debut with Uttam Kumar-starrer Basu Parivar in 1952. She again acted opposite Mr Kumar in Sonar Harin in 1959.
Advertisement
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who acted with her in Jodi Jantem and several other films, remembered working with her on so many films over the last five decades.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Mamata Banerjee Meets Uddhav Thackeray In Mumbai, Says "NDA May Not Last Long" Mamata Banerjee To Meet Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar For "Political Talks" In Mumbai Mamata Banerjee Rubbishes Rumours That Tilapia Fish Causes Cancer "Regret To Inform...": Trainee IAS Officer's Disability Request Was Denied Trump Selects Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance As Vice President Candidate Meet India-Origin Usha Chilukuri Vance, Wife Of Trump's Vice President Pick AP EAMCET 2024 Counselling: First Seat Allotment List To Be Out Today Trump Vice President Pick JD Vance Supports Big Tech Antitrust Crackdown Meet India-Origin Usha Chilukuri Vance, Wife Of Trump's Vice President Pick Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.