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Suchitra Sen, Indian actor and Bengali screen legend, dies | |
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Suchitra Sen, the Indian actor legendary for memorable roles in Bengali language and Bollywood films, has died after a cardiac arrest, her daughter said Friday. She was 82. | Suchitra Sen, the Indian actor legendary for memorable roles in Bengali language and Bollywood films, has died after a cardiac arrest, her daughter said Friday. She was 82. |
Sen was taken to hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, more than three weeks ago for treatment of a respiratory tract infection. She died in the hospital early on Friday, said Moon Moon Sen, who is also an actor. | Sen was taken to hospital in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, more than three weeks ago for treatment of a respiratory tract infection. She died in the hospital early on Friday, said Moon Moon Sen, who is also an actor. |
Suchitra Sen started acting in 1952 and reigned supreme for 26 years. She won fame in Bengali films, especially movies in which she co-starred with actor Uttam Kumar. The two become synonymous with Bengali melodramas and romantic movies through the 1960s and the 1970s. | Suchitra Sen started acting in 1952 and reigned supreme for 26 years. She won fame in Bengali films, especially movies in which she co-starred with actor Uttam Kumar. The two become synonymous with Bengali melodramas and romantic movies through the 1960s and the 1970s. |
She made her debut in Hindi films in 1955 and won several awards. | She made her debut in Hindi films in 1955 and won several awards. |
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