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Jackie Shroff Honors Bengali Legend Suchitra Sen
6 Apr
Summary
- Jackie Shroff paid tribute to the late Suchitra Sen on her 95th birth anniversary.
- Suchitra Sen was the first Indian actress to win an international acting award.
- She was known as the 'Mahanayika' of Bengali cinema, redefining female roles.
On April 6, 2026, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff paid homage to the revered Bengali film star Suchitra Sen on her 95th birth anniversary. Suchitra Sen, born Roma Dasgupta on April 6, 1931, passed away in Kolkata on January 17, 2014. Shroff shared a black-and-white photograph of Sen on his Instagram story, commemorating her birth anniversary.
Sen began her illustrious acting career in 1952 with the Bengali film 'Shesh Kothaay'. Her breakthrough came in 1953 with the hit 'Sharey Chuattor'. She went on to deliver memorable performances in films like 'Devdas' (1955) and 'Saptapadi' (1961).
Notably, Suchitra Sen achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian actress to win an international acting award. In 1963, she was honored with the Silver Prize for Best Actress at the Moscow International Film Festival for her role in 'Saat Paake Bandha'.
Referred to as the 'Mahanayika' (Great Actor) of Bengali cinema, Sen was celebrated for her powerful performances that redefined the portrayal of women in Indian films.
