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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media on Wednesday evening to mourn the demise of veteran theatre and film actress Swatilekha Sengupta.
“Saddened at the passing of actor and theatre personality Swatilekha Sengupta. She graced the stage for decades and left her mark through her works. This is a sad day for Bengali theatre. My condolences to her family, colleagues and admirers,” CM Banerjee tweeted.
Saddened at the passing of actor and theatre personality Swatilekha Sengupta. She graced the stage for decades and left her mark through her works. This is a sad day for Bengali theatre. My condolences to her family, colleagues and admirers.
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— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 16, 2021
Swatilekha Sengupta passed away at a private hospital in the city earlier in the day. The 71-year-old theatre and film personality was reportedly battling kidney ailments. Colleagues in the film industry also mourned the loss and shared condolence.
