Uma Dasgupta, who acted as Durga in Satyajit Ray classic Pather Panchali died in the city after prolonged illness. She was 85 years old and was suffering for quite some time. Her condition deteriorated from last night and she breathed her last this morning.

Kolkata: Uma Dasgupta, who immortalised the character of ‘Durga’ in Satyajit Ray’s iconic film Pather Panchali, passed away at the age of 84 at a private hospital here on Monday, family sources confirmed. She had been battling cancer for a long time and is survived by her daughter.

Uma Dasgupta, who immortalised the role of Durga in Satyajit Ray's iconic film Pather Panchali died at a private hospital here on Monday, family sources said. The 84-year-old actor, who had been suffering from cancer for a long time,

Uma Dasgupta, who played the role of 'Durga' in 'Pather Panchali', died at the age of 84. Dasgupta was battling cancer for a long time.

Uma Dasgupta, best known for her portrayal of Durga in Satyajit Ray’s classic 1955 film Pather Panchali, passed away at the age of 83 on Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to media reports.

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Bengali actress Uma Dasgupta breathed her last on November 18, 2024. She played the young Durga in Satyajit Ray's cult classic Pather Panchali.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Uma Dasgupta underwent medical treatment and initially responded well. However, the cancer returned, and she was later admitted to a local hospital in Kolkata for further treatment.

Dasgupta had reportedly been battling cancer for several years. The news of her death was confirmed by Actor-MP Chiranjit Chakraborty to Bangla Aajtak, who revealed that he was in

The 84-year-old actor, who had been suffering from cancer for a long time, is reportedly survived by her daughter.

Uma Dasgupta, who portrayed Durga in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Her role as the elder sister to Apu, immortalised by Soumitra Chatterjee, remains iconic.