Submitted Chatterjee in a film yet. (Image courtesy: Twitter )
Strong points
- Soumitra Chatterjee died on Sunday afternoon
- He was 85 years old
- “Bye Captain,” Parno Mittra tweeted
New Delhi:
Bengal’s film industry has lost one of its biggest players. Soumitra Chatterjee, who has appeared in 14 Satyajit Ray films and over 300 others, died at the age of 85 on Sunday. Mr Chatterjee was admitted to Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata on October 6 with COVID-19. He recovered from the virus but his health deteriorated over the days. The death of Soumitra Chatterjee has turned the Bengali film industry upside down. For them, it is “the end of the iconic era”. Actors such as Swastika Mukherjee, Parno Mittra, Rahul Bose, as well as Bollywood stars like Manoj Bajpayee and Richa Chadha have thrived in mourning the “true legend of cinema and theaters” on Twitter.
“This year will take it all. Parents, legends, childhood, nostalgia. All of it. Year without mercy,” tweeted Swastika Mukherjee, who worked with Soumitra Chatterjee in movies like Rupe Tomay Bholabo Na, Hemanter Pakhi, Krishnakanter Will and Maach Mishti and more.
This year will take it all.
Parents, legends, childhood, nostalgia. All. Ruthless year.– Swastika Mukherjee (@ swastika24) November 15, 2020
Parno Mittra, who co-starred with Soumitra Chatterjee in the 2013 film Maach Mishti and more, expressed sorrow by sharing a video from their movie and wrote: “Bye Captain”.
Goodbye CAPTAIN … #TEAR#SoumitraChatterjeepic.twitter.com/nFZ5xuXSkR
– P (@parnomittra) November 15, 2020
Sharmila Tagore’s daughter Soha Ali Khan paid tribute to Soumitra Chatterjee on Instagram. Sharmila Tagore and Mr. Chatterjee starred in the 1960 film Devi and critically acclaimed Apur Sansar.
Screenshot of Soha Ali Khan’s Instagram story.
Screenshot of Soha Ali Khan’s Instagram story.
Rahul Bose, co-star of Soumitra Chatterjee in 15 Park Avenue, tweeted: “I grew up watching his movies day in and day out. So working with him in # 15ParkAvenue was surreal. He answered all of my questions about how it was to work with #SatyajitRay generously and warmth. It has been a privilege, Soumitrada. Rest in peace. “
I grew up watching his films day in and day out. So work with him in # 15ParkAvenue was surreal. He answered all of my questions on how to work with #SatyajitRay with generosity and warmth. It’s been a privilege, Soumitrada. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/cZsjAxsSEC
– Rahul Bose (@ RahulBose1) November 15, 2020
“RIP Soumitra Chatterjee! You live through your work for eternity! Thanks for the movies. A great, great loss to the world of film and art. An era has indeed ended with no one in sight for it. fill the void, ”Richa Chadha tweeted.
RIP Submit Chatterjee! You live through your work for eternity! Thanks for the movies. A great loss for the world of cinema and art. An era has indeed ended with no one in sight to fill the void. pic.twitter.com/ysXiACW6ex
– LeRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) November 15, 2020
Manoj Bajpayee cried Soumitra Chatterjee with these words: “Tragic loss! Rest in peace Sir! Your contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered and inspire generations to come!”
Tragic loss !! Rest in peace sir !! Your contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered and inspire generations to come !! https://t.co/lcbbrYMxRR
– manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) November 15, 2020
Here’s how other celebrities paid tribute to Soumitra Chatterjee on social media:
End of an era for Bengali cinema: there are too many performances by this incredible artist who has enriched our lives for decades to name a few. World Cinema will celebrate this handsome man and his art for eternity. Rest in peace. You are loved and cherished. #SoumitraChatterjeepic.twitter.com/SE2Z506k6i
– Onir (@IamOnir) November 15, 2020
Soumitra Chatterjee, Feluda, is leaving us. Numb.
An era, a generation, a huge legacy that has disappeared.
Gave 70 years to the Silver Screen.
pic.twitter.com/a0NjOR3QvZ– Sayani Gupta (@sayanigupta) November 15, 2020
In the heavens right now. pic.twitter.com/H31sUEnWZX
– Sayani Gupta (@sayanigupta) November 15, 2020
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– Prosit (@prosit_roy) November 15, 2020
Sad to hear the disappearance of laureate Padma Bhushan #SoumitraChatterjee, I will always remember my interaction with the soft-spoken actor at the 54th National Film Awards ceremony. #Traffic lights, which was very encouraging and inspiring. My condolences to his family and his admirers. #OmShantipic.twitter.com/Jfwy227KRI
– Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 15, 2020
Soumitra Chatterjee was best known for playing the role of Feluda in both Satyajit Ray films – Sonar Kella and Joy Baba Felunath. The duo have worked together on 14 films, including Pather Panchali trilogy, Charulata, Devi, Teen Kanya, Ghare Baire and Ganashatru.
Soumitra Chatterjee was at the Belle Vue clinic for 40 days before taking the last breath. An official statement regarding his death read: “We declare with a heavy heart that Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay breathed his last breath at 12:15 pm at the Belle Vue clinic today (November 15, 2020). We pay homage to his soul.”
