Soumitra Chattopadhyay’s death leaves film frat in grief

Mumbai, Nov 15 : Several celebrities from the Indian film fraternity paid their emotional tributes to Bangla cinema doyen Soumitra Chattopadhyay, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 85.
The Dadasaheb Phalke recipient thespian’s demise was confirmed by a bulletin from Kolkata’s Belle Vue Hospital, where he had received Covid treatment.
“We declare with heavy heart that Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay breathed his last at 12.15 pm at Belle Vue Clinic today (15 November 2020). We pay our homage to his soul,” said the hospital statement.
Shortly after his death, celebrities from the world of cinema took to social media and expressed grief.
National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajyapee called Chattopadhyay’s death a “tragic loss”.
“Tragic loss!! Rest in peace Sir!! Your contribution to the Indian Cinema will always be remembered and inspire the generations to come!!” Bajpayee wrote on Twitter.