Soumitra Chatterjee Dies At The Age Of 85; 20 Films Of The Acting Legend That Every Indian Should Watch

Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, star of some of Bengali cinema's finest films died on November 15. The 85-year-old veteran artist had tested positive for coronavirus last month and was hospitalised. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the hospital soon after Soumitra Chatterjee's death to be with the actor's family. In a series of tweets, she wrote: "Feluda is no more. ‘Apu' said goodbye”. Concern about Soumitra Chatterjee’s health grew as days passed, particularly a fear of a cancer relapse - the actor had survived prostate cancer. Chatterjee, who received plasma therapy to fight the virus, was attended by a team of 10 doctors from Belle Vue Clinic. Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengal's most celebrated actor, was best known for his many collaborations with filmmaker Satyajit Ray. They made 14 movies together. He made his debut in Ray's 1959 film Apur Sansar.  part of the acclaimed Pather Panchali trilogy. Chatterjee was also directed by Satyajit Ray in Charulata, Devi, Teen Kanya, Ghare Baire, Ganashatru and other films. He was the first actor to play the role of Feluda, the detective created by Satyajit Ray. Soumitra Chatterjee starred as Feluda in two films directed by Mr Ray - Sonar Kella and Joy Baba Felunath. Soumitra Chatterjee was also directed by other Bengali cinematic greats, including Mrinal Sen in Akash Kusum. His last big screen outing was 2019's Sanjhbati. Watch the video to know 20 films of the acting legend which every Indian should watch.