Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Veteran Bengali Actress Basanti Chatterjee Dies at 88
Basanti Chatterjee, a well-known actress in Bengali cinema, has died at the age of 88.
She passed away at her home in Kolkata on Tuesday night after a long illness.
Throughout her career, which spanned over 50 years, she appeared in more than 100 films.
Some of her popular movies include 'Thagini' and 'Manjari Opera.'
She was also in TV serials like 'Bhutu.'
Many people, including the Chief Minister of West Bengal, are expressing their sadness.
Veteran Bengali actress Basanti Chatterjee has passed away at the age of 88.
Chatterjee died at her Kolkata residence on Tuesday night after battling cancer.
She starred in over 100 films across a five-decade career.
Her notable works include films like 'Thagini', 'Manjari Opera', and 'Alo'.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered condolences, calling her death an irreparable loss.
- Who
- Basanti Chatterjee.
- What
- Bengali actress Basanti Chatterjee died.
- When
- Tuesday night, at 88 years old.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, at her residence.
- Why
- After battling cancer for a long time.
- Full Name
- Basanti Chatterjee
- Age
- 88
- Cause of Death
- Cancer
- Occupation
- Actress
- Location of Death
- Kolkata, India
- Notable Works
- Thagini, Manjari Opera, Alo, Bhutu, Boron, Durga Durgeshari, Gita LLB
- Career Length
- Five Decades
Sources
Veteran Bengali Actor Basanti Chatterjee Dies Of Cancer At 88
Basanti Chatterjee, veteran Bengali actress, passes away at 88
Bengali Actress Basanti Chatterjee Dies At 88 After Battle With Cancer
Renowned Bengali actor Basanti Chatterjee dies