Sreela Majumdar in a movie nonetheless. (courtesy: WhoDebi)

Kolkata:

Sreela Majumdar, a favorite actor of significant filmmakers similar to Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal and Prakash Jha, died at her Kolkata residence on Saturday, her household stated. Sreela Majumdar, who was affected by most cancers for the previous three years, was 65. She left behind her husband and son. Condoling her loss of life, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated Sreela was a robust actor who performed excellent roles in a number of important Indian movies. “It is a big loss for Bengal film industry and we shall miss her stellar presence. My condolences to her family,” Banerjee stated.

Saddened by the information of the demise of movie actress Sreela Majumdar immediately afternoon. Sreela was a famous and highly effective actress who performed excellent roles in a number of important Indian movies.

It is a giant loss for Bengal movie business and we will miss her stellar presence. My…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 27, 2024

Majumdar’s portrayal of characters in Mrinal Sen’s Ekdin Pratidin (And Quiet Rolls the Dawn, 1980), Kharij (The Case is Closed, 1982) and Akaler Sandhane (In Search of Famine; 1981), have been critically acclaimed.

She acted in essential roles in Shyam Benegal’s Mandi (Market Place, 1983), Prakash Jha’s Damul (Bonded Until Death, 1985) and Utpalendu Chakraborty’s ‘Chokh (Eye, 1983).

Her final movie Palan by Kaushik Ganguly, a sequel of Ekdin Pratidin, was additionally acclaimed broadly final 12 months. She labored in altogether 43 movies. Majumdar was additionally recognized for her delicate voice dubbing for Aishwarya Rai within the movie Chokher Bali (A Passion Play, 2003) by Rituparno Ghosh.

Condoling her loss of life, the business’s youthful colleague Rituparna Sengupta stated, “She had delivered so many memorable performances under the direction of filmmakers like Mrinal Sen and others. She could have been utilised more by the industry.”

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