Manoj Mitra The Legend

Manoj Mitra was a great dramatist and a late veteran actor. When he passed away, he was 86 years old. His passing has caused sadness in the cultural community. The veteran actor died Tuesday morning, according to family sources.

For the past few months, he has been ill. In September, he spent a few days in the hospital as well. The war of duty was won by him. Indomitable vigor triumphed against physical disease. When he recovered, he went home. But in the start of November, he abandoned everyone. Actor Manoj Mitra died Tuesday morning at approximately 8:50 a.m., according to writer Amar Mitra, the veteran actor’s brother.

It is known that he was admitted to Calcutta Heart Institute due to physical problems. Sodium-potassium-creatinine problems were also reported. State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over his death.

Manoj Mitra Death : CM Mamata Banerjee grief over his death

Saddened by the demise of the famous actor, director and playwright, ‘Banga Bibhushan’ Manoj Mitra today morning.

He had been a leading personality in our theatre and film worlds and his contributions have been immense.

I convey my condolences to his family, friends and…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 12, 2024

Manoj Mitra was born in 1938, prior to independence. On December 22, 1938, Manoj was born in Satkhira, which is today in Bangladesh. instruction from the University of Calcutta’s Scottish Church College. taught in universities and colleges. Beginning in 1957, I have been performing on stage and, nearly twenty years later, in front of light-camera-action.

The performance of “Pather Panchali” took place on February 10, 1958. Manoj as Pranab and Parthapratim Chowdhury as Apu’s friend. Back then, he wrote stories. Manoj wrote “Mrityur Kahe Jal,” his debut play, in an effort to promote Parthapratim.

That drama was written by Manoj in 1959. The play ‘Mrityur Kahe Jal’ was originally performed around the close of the 1950s. Manoj Mitra has since penned a series of classic plays.  In 1972, his fame spread more widely with ‘Chak Bangga Madhu’.

Veteran Bengali actor and eminent theatre personality #ManojMitra passes away in Kolkata. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles the death. pic.twitter.com/m0TzvjKzun

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) November 12, 2024

I am deeply saddened to learn that Veteran Actor and renowned Theatre personality Shri Manoj Mitra passed away due to age related health issues.
A notable film and theatre artiste he will be remembered for his evergreen performances in Tapan Sinha’s Banchharamer Bagan and… pic.twitter.com/xW7tWhGiiv

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) November 12, 2024

His performance in several films including ‘Bancharamer Bagan’, ‘Ghare Bayre’, ‘Shatru’ won the hearts of the audience. His performance in the film ‘Adalat O Eket Mey’ has made a place in the history of Bengali cinema.

As time progressed, from stage to screen, Manoj won hearts as an actor day by day. What just won the hearts of fans? He has received many awards day by day.

He was suffering from senile illness for quite some time. Manoj Mitra was admitted to Calcutta Heart Institute in Salt Lake. His condition deteriorated on Monday night. All finished at 8.50 am on Tuesday. ‘Bancharam’ left the arranged ‘garden’ and crossed over to the land of eternal peace.

• Sangeet Natak Akademy Award for Best Playwright (1985)
• Calcutta University Award for Best Playwright (1986)
• West Bengal State Government Award for Best Playwright (1983 & 1989)
• Asiatic Society’s Gold Medal (2005)
• Filmfare Award East for Best Actor (1980)
• Munir Chowdhury Award from Bangladesh Theatre Society (2011)
• Dinabandhu Puraskar (25 May 2012)
• Kalakar Awards

Manoj Mitra : Major Work

Manoj Mitra was born on December 22, 1938 in Satkhira, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Satkhira, Bangladesh]. He is an actor and writer, known for Bancharamer Bagan (1980), Narak Guljar (2009) and Toofan (1989).

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