CM Mamata Banerjee Mourns Swatilekha Sengupta’s Death

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media on Wednesday night to mourn the demise of veteran theatre and movie actress Swatilekha Sengupta.

“Saddened on the passing of actor and theatre character Swatilekha Sengupta. She graced the stage for many years and left her mark by her works. This can be a unhappy day for Bengali theatre. My condolences to her household, colleagues and admirers,” CM Banerjee tweeted.

Saddened on the passing of actor and theatre character Swatilekha Sengupta. She graced the stage for many years and left her mark by her works. This can be a unhappy day for Bengali theatre. My condolences to her household, colleagues and admirers.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 16, 2021

Swatilekha handed away at a non-public hospital within the metropolis earlier within the day. The 71-year-old theatre and movie character was reportedly battling kidney illnesses. Colleagues within the movie trade additionally mourned the loss and shared condolence.

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“I’ll keep in mind the great occasions we have now spent!! Might god wrap his arms round you and luxury you. Love you #swatilekhasengupta,” shared her “Dharmajuddha” co-star Subhashree Ganguly.

“Very unhappy to listen to about #SwatilekhaSengupta. RIP. Was lucky sufficient to work together with her briefly as producer for our movie #Chauranga. Sadly the need to direct her will stay unfulfilled. Gone too quickly Will stay immortalised for her efficiency in #GhareBhaire,” tweeted director Onir.

“Om shanti. Chole gelen Swatilekha Sengupta. My deepest condolences to her household, could her soul relaxation in excellent peace,” actress Rupanjana Mitra posted.

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