NEW DELHI: Manoj Mitra, a well-known figure in Bengali theatre, passed away at 86, on Tuesday at a hospital in Kolkata due to age-related health problems.
Mitra was admitted to the hospital on November 3rd. “He was admitted to the hospital on November 3 with several illnesses. His condition kept on deteriorating and today at around 8.50 am he left us,” a doctor told PTI.
Mitra was known for writing and directing plays that used humor and imagination to address social and political issues. He was also an accomplished actor. He gained recognition for his role in Tapan Sinha's film 'Banchharamer Bagan', which was based on his play 'Sajano Bagaan'.
Mitra also acted in films by renowned directors like Satyajit Ray (in films such as 'Ghare Baire' and 'Ganashatru'), Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Basu Chatterjee, Tarun Majumdar, Shakti Samanta, and Goutam Ghose. He was known for his comedic and antagonistic roles.
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