Veteran actor Biplab Dasgupta dies at 75

Veteran Bengali actor and elocutionist Biplab Dasgupta passed away at the age of 75 following a prolonged illness, his family confirmed.

Dasgupta fell unwell at his residence in Tollygunge, Kolkata, on Friday (April 24) and passed away while being taken to hospital. He had been suffering from complications following prostate surgery in recent months.

The actor was known for his performances in films such as “Baishey Shraban”, “Gumnaami” and “Zulfiqar”. In 2021, he appeared in “The Holy Conspiracy”, directed by Shaibal Mitra, where he played the role of a judge alongside Soumitra Chatterjee and Naseeruddin Shah.

Beyond cinema, Dasgupta also earned recognition for his work in television serials, including “Chemistry Mashi”, “Jogomaya”, “Checkmate” and “Bosepukur Khunkharapi”.

Members of the film, television and OTT industries gathered at Technicians Studio to pay their final respects as his body was brought there.

He is survived by his wife and daughter.