President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the passing away of legendary actress Suchitra Sen.
In a condolence message to her daughter Moon Moon Sen, the President said, "In the passing away of Suchitra Sen, the film industry has lost a highly talented and acclaimed actress who played memorable roles in a number of Bengali as well as Hindi films.
"She shall always be remembered by her countless fans for her versatile acting, which brought life into the celluloid characters she played in films. Sen was a legendary actress who ruled Bengali cinema for decades. Her powerful roles in films were highly acclaimed and swill be remembered by generations of film lovers.
Terming her demise as a huge lose to the film industry, the President said during her illustrious career, Sen not only received Padma Shri, but also became the first Bengali actress to be given 'Best Actress Award' at an international film festival.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also condoled the demise of the actress.
In a message, he said Sen had carved a special niche in the hearts of millions of Indians through her graceful cinematic presence.
"She was one of the first Indian artistes to win an international award at Moscow in 1963. Sen's versatility and range of performances, in a career spanning nearly three decades, mark a unique contribution to Indian cinema, and to Bengali films in particular," he said.
