Sumita Sanyal (9 October 1945 – 9 July 2017) was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema.[3] She made her debut opposite Uttam Kumar in Bibhuti Laha's Khokababur Pratyabartan (1960).[3] She subsequently appeared in a series of Bengali films in the 1960s and 1970s.
Director Bibhuti Laha (of Agradoot) named her Suchorita for his film Khokababur Pratyabartan.[1] After that, director Kanak Mukhopadhay decided to make it shorter into Sumita. Famous actress Lila Desai was very much known to Sumita. Lila introduced her to Agradoot. After she got a chance in Khokababur Pratyabartan, she acted in more than 40 films in Bengali, including Sagina Mahato, opposite Dilip Kumar and in the lead role in Kuheli, alongside Biswajit and Sandhya Roy.[4] She also has acted in a number of Hindi films, the most notable of which was Anand in 1970, opposite Amitabh Bachchan. She also acted in television serials, on professional stage and in group theatre with the notable association being "Ranga Sabha". She was a part of many of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films like Guddi, Anand and Aashirwad.
Personal life
She was married to film editor Subodh Roy. They have a son.[5][6]
^ ab"Anand actress passes away". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
^Adnal, Madhuri (9 July 2017). "Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal passes away at 71". Oneindia. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
^ ab"Veteran actor Sumita Sanyal passes away, Tollywood bids adieu". The Times of India. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
^Valecha, Rohan (9 July 2017). "Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal passes away at the age of 71 due to post-heart complications". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
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sumita, sanyal, october, 1945, july, 2017, indian, actress, known, work, bengali, hindi, cinema, made, debut, opposite, uttam, kumar, bibhuti, laha, khokababur, pratyabartan, 1960, subsequently, appeared, series, bengali, films, 1960s, 1970s, bornmanjula, sany. Sumita Sanyal 9 October 1945 9 July 2017 was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema 3 She made her debut opposite Uttam Kumar in Bibhuti Laha s Khokababur Pratyabartan 1960 3 She subsequently appeared in a series of Bengali films in the 1960s and 1970s Sumita SanyalBornManjula Sanyal 1945 10 09 9 October 1945Darjiling British IndiaDied9 July 2017 2017 07 09 aged 71 Lake Gardens Kolkata 1 OccupationActressYears active1960 2017SpouseSubodh RoyRelativesGirija Golkunda Sanyal father 2 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditShe was born Manjula Sanyal in Darjeeling Bengal Presidency British India citation needed Her father was Girija Golkunda Sanyal Career EditDirector Bibhuti Laha of Agradoot named her Suchorita for his film Khokababur Pratyabartan 1 After that director Kanak Mukhopadhay decided to make it shorter into Sumita Famous actress Lila Desai was very much known to Sumita Lila introduced her to Agradoot After she got a chance in Khokababur Pratyabartan she acted in more than 40 films in Bengali including Sagina Mahato opposite Dilip Kumar and in the lead role in Kuheli alongside Biswajit and Sandhya Roy 4 She also has acted in a number of Hindi films the most notable of which was Anand in 1970 opposite Amitabh Bachchan She also acted in television serials on professional stage and in group theatre with the notable association being Ranga Sabha She was a part of many of Hrishikesh Mukherjee s films like Guddi Anand and Aashirwad Personal life EditShe was married to film editor Subodh Roy They have a son 5 6 Filmography EditBanglaKhokababur Pratyabartan 1960 Akashpradip 1963 Kanchankanya 1963 Deya Neya 1963 as Sucharita s Friend Kalsrot 1964 Swarga Hotey Biday 1964 Godhuli Bela 1964 Anustup Chhanda 1964 Dinanter Alo 1965 Pratham Prem 1965 Ek I Ange Eto Rup 1965 Surer Agun 1965 Kal Tumi Aleya 1965 Trishna 1965 Nayak 1966 Shesh Tin Din 1966 Nutan Jiban 1966 Ashru Diye Lekha 1966 Harano Prem 1966 Hathat Dekha 1967 Panchasar 1968 Apanjan 1968 Chiradiner 1969 Chena Achena 1969 Teen Bhubhaner Parey 1969 Maya 1969 Sagina Mahato 1970 Nishachar 1971 Anya Mati Anya Rang 1971 Kuheli 1971 Natun Surya 1974 Jiban Niye 1976 Jawab 1987 Srimati 1993 HindiAashirwad 1968 Anand 1971 Guddi 1971 Mere Apne 1971 The Peacock Spring 1996 References Edit a b Anand actress passes away www telegraphindia com Retrieved 7 October 2022 Adnal Madhuri 9 July 2017 Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal passes away at 71 Oneindia Retrieved 10 July 2017 a b Veteran actor Sumita Sanyal passes away Tollywood bids adieu The Times of India 10 July 2017 Retrieved 8 May 2021 Valecha Rohan 9 July 2017 Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal passes away at the age of 71 due to post heart complications The Times of India Retrieved 10 July 2017 Sumita Sanyal Biography Yahoo Retrieved 23 October 2008 permanent dead link SUMITA SANYAL Film Database CITWF citwf com Retrieved 23 October 2008 External links EditSumita Sanyal at IMDb Sumita Sanyal at Bollywood Hungama This biographical article related to film in India is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sumita Sanyal amp oldid 1130456779, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
