Suchitra Sen’s 8th death anniversary observed in B’desh

By Sumi Khan, Dhaka Dhaka, Jan 17 : Rich tributes were paid to the undisputed queen of the silver screen, Suchitra Sen on her 8th death anniversary across Bangladesh on Sunday.
Suchitra Sen was the second Indian actress to receive an award at an international film festival at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1963.
Besides, in 1972, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.
On her death anniversary, Suchitra Sen Smrity Sangrakhhan Parishad organised a discussion commemorating the works of the legendary actress at Pabna Press Club auditorium.
Sanjeev Kumar Bhati, Assistant High Commissioner of India in Rajshahi, was the chief guest of the programme, while the Press club president ABM Fazlur Rahman was the special guest.
Originally hailing from Pabna of undivided India, Suchitra Sen, the ‘Mahanayika’ of Indian movies ruled over the Bengali film industry for 17 years with her grace, poise and charm.