Raja Sen, three-time National Award-winning Bengali filmmaker, dies in Kolkata aged 70-71

Raja Sen won National Film Awards for 'Suchitra Mitra, 'Damu' and 'Atmiyo Swajan', earning recognition as a three-time National Award winner.

Raja Sen National Awardwinning Bengali filmmaker dies in Kolkata at

Kolkata, Aug 16: Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning film 'Damu', died at a state-run hospital here on Sunday following prolonged illness, sources at the medical establishment said. He was 71.Sen was undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital for multiple health complications and was on ventilator support, they said.Health deteriorated in recent daysA senior doctor at the hospital said Sen's condition had deteriorated considerably in the last few days after he developed complications involving his lungs, heart and kidneys."He had multiple complications and his condition remained critical despite treatment. He was on ventilator support," the doctor said.Who Is Antara Banerjee? All About 31-Year-Old Actress Arrested For Allegedly Attacking RPF Personnel With Razor Blade On TrainSen had initially been admitted to a private hospital following an injury to his lower back. His condition deteriorated during treatment, and he subsequently developed lung and cardiac complications.He was shifted to SSKM Hospital on Monday, where he later developed kidney-related complications, the sources said.Film industry mourns SenThe filmmaker's death has cast a pall of gloom over the Bengali film and television industry, in which he had worked for several decades.Sen made his feature film debut with 'Damu' in 1996. The film went on to win the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.During his long career, Sen directed several feature films, television serials and documentaries.Also Watch:Decades-long filmmaking careerHis films included 'Atmiyo Swajan', 'Desh', 'Debipaksha', 'Krishnakant er Will', 'Laboratory' and 'Maya Mridanga'. His 2002 film 'Desh' featured Jaya Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.Sen also made documentaries on several prominent personalities and cultural figures, including Rabindra Sangeet exponent Suchitra Mitra.Sen's death marks the end of a long career spanning Bengali cinema, television and documentary filmmaking.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen departed this world on Sunday at the age of seventy. Renowned for his exceptional contributions to cinema, he was a proud recipient of three National Film Awards. Sen was receiving treatment for health issues at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital. His journey in the industry began in television before making a significant impact in feature films. He leaves behind his beloved wife and two daughters.