Bengali actress Sreela Majumder, known for her impressive performances in Mrinal Sen’s films like “Parashuram,” “Akaaler Sandhane,” and “Ek Din Pratidin,” died at her home in Kolkata on Saturday after losing the battle against cancer, reports Daily Sun.

The 65-year-old actress had been battling cancer for the past three years. She is survived by her husband SNM Abdi, a well-known journalist, and a son.

Her last film to hit the theatres last year was named “Palan” after a character in Mrinal Sen’s “Khariji” which also stars Mamata Shankar and Anjan Dutt.

Sreela has also given voice-over to Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai in Rituporno Ghosh’s Bengali film “Chokher Bali.” Her forthcoming films are “Amaar Labangalata,” and “Anneshwan.”

Condoling the demise of Sreela, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a Facebook post, “Saddened by the news of the demise of film actress Sreela Majumder. Sreela was a noted and powerful actress who played outstanding roles in several significant Indian films. It is a big loss for Bengal film industry and we shall miss her stellar presence. My condolences to her family.”

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