Anjana Bhowmick dies at 79: Cause of death and obituary information

Actress Anjana Bhowmick, a veteran actress, has passed away at age 79. In this article, we’ll talk about Anjana Bhowmick’s cause of death and her obituary.

Anjana Bhowmick dies at 79: Cause of death and obituary information

Actress Anjana Bhowmick, who was well-known for her work in Bengali cinema from the 1960s to the 1980s, passed away on Saturday at the age of 79. The seasoned actor, who had been ill for a while, passed away at around 10:30 am in a private hospital in Kolkata.

Anjana Bhowmick’s death signifies the end of an era in Bengali cinema. She was hospitalized on February 16 due to respiratory problems. Nilanjana Sengupta and Chandana Bhowmick, her daughters, survive her.

Anjana Bhowmick, who was raised in Coochbehar before moving to Kolkata for her graduation, made a lasting impression on Bengali film history with her outstanding performances in timeless classics. Her cinematic legacy continues to captivate audiences even though she has been bedridden recently due to geriatric issues and has faced health challenges:

Entering the film industry at the young age of 20, Anjana became well-known for her performance in the 1964 movie “Anustup Chhanda,” assuming the screen name Anjana instead of her given name, Arati. Her career took a significant turn in 1965 when she starred in “Thana theke aschhi” (Coming from the Police Station), which catapulted her into the elite class of Bengali film actors.

Audiences were enthralled with Anjan Bhowmick’s on-screen chemistry, especially when he paired up with matinee idol Uttam Kumar in movies like “Thana theke aschhi,” “Chowringhee,” “Nayika Sangbad,” and “Kakhono Megh.” She received a lot of praise for her varied performances, which included prominent parts opposite Soumitra Chatterjee in “Mahasweta.”