Famous Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who was the face of Satyajit Ray movies, has passed away at the age of 85.
Famous actor Soumitra Chatterjee; face of Satyajit Ray movies passed away
Soumitra Chatterjee was admitted to the hospital on October 6 due to Covid-19 infection. He was shifted to the intensive care unit due to his deteriorating health, but there were reports that his health had improved after Covid-19 became negative. But his condition was deteriorated again.
Soumitra Chatterjee, who worked with Satyajit Ray for three decades, was one of the greatest Bengali film actor of all time.
Soumitra Chatterjee honored with Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Soumitra has also received the highest honor given to artists by the French government.
Soumitra made his film debut in Satyajit Ray's 1959 film Apur Sansar. Soumitra Chatterjee, an actor who played immortal characters in Ray's films, has been one of the most important figures in Bengali cultural life for more than five decades.
Soumitra Chatterjee was a great actor who brought the fame of Indian cinema all over the world. He is leaving the world as an actor, poet, writer, playwright and director.
Chatterjee, who declined the Padma Shri award in the 1970s, was honored by the country with the Padma Bhushan in 2004. He also won the National Award for Best Actor. Wife: Deepa Chatterjee. Children: Paulami Bose and Sougata Chatterjee.