Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi died of a severe cardiac arrest at her Kolkata residence early Friday, the PTI reported quoting her daughter. She was 85.
Born in 1933, Supriya Devi was known for her work over five decades. She had made her debut in Uttam Kumar-starrer Basu Parivar in 1952 and never looked back after Sonar Harin opposite Uttam Kumar in 1959.
Chowringhee, Bagh Bandi Khela, and Meghe Dhaka Tara were among her classics.
She received the Padma Shri and West Bengal governments highest civilian award Banga Vibhushan, besides the Filmfare East Lifetime Achievement Award.
She is survived by her only daughter.
"Very saddened at the passing of legendary actress of Bengal, Supriya Chowdhury (Debi). We will fondly remember her through her films. Condolences to her family and fans," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a tweet.
Expressing grief at the demise of Supriya Devi, legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who acted with her in Jodi Jantem besides many others, said they had together been in films for many decades.
