Prabir Mitra passes away

Veteran actor Prabir Mitra has passed away. He breathed his last at 10:30 pm on January 5 at the capital’s Square Hospital.

He had been battling multiple health complications and was hospitalized on December 22 due to oxygen deficiency. Despite medical intervention, his condition continued to deteriorate.

Born on August 18, 1943, in Chandina, Cumilla, Prabir Mitra grew up in Old Dhaka and discovered his passion for acting during his school years. He first gained attention performing in Rabindranath Tagore’s Dakghar.

His journey into films began in 1969 with his debut in H Akbar’s Jolchhobi, released on January 1, 1971. Initially cast as a lead actor in a few films, Prabir Mitra soon established himself as one of the most beloved character actors in Bangladeshi cinema.

In 1982, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo.

Over his illustrious career, he appeared in more than 400 films, including celebrated works like Titas Ekti Nodir Naam, Jibon Trishna, Seyana, Jaliat, Fariyad, Rokto Shapoth, Chharitrohin, Joy Porajoy, Ongaar, Mintu Amar Naam, Fokir Majnu Shah, Modhumita, Oshanto Dheu, Olongkar, Onurag, Protigya, Torulota, Gayer Chele, and Putro Bodhu.

Prabir Mitra’s death marks the end of an era for Bangladeshi cinema. His legacy as an actor and his contributions to the film industry will be remembered for generations.

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