Bengali actress Supriya Devi, a Padma Shri award winner, passed away in Kolkata this Friday.She was 83-years-old at the time of her death.
She was unwell for few days and today suffered a massive brain stroke at her home, following which she succumbed almost immediately.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over Supriya Devi’s demise. She tweeted,
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
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 26, 2018
Plans for her last rites will be announced later today.
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The veteran actor is known in Bengali movie for her portrayal of Neeta’ in Ritwik Ghatak’s ‘Megha Dhaka Tara’ (1960).She worked in the film industry for more than fifty years.
In 2014, She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
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