Archive · 13 Aug 2025

Veteran Bengali Actress Basanti Chatterjee Dies at 88

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.

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