Pather Panchali actor Uma Dasgupta dies after long battle with cancer

Uma Dasgupta, celebrated for her role as Durga in the classic film Pather Panchali, has died.

In Short

• Bengali actor Uma Dasgupta has died
• Uma is well-known as Durga in Pather Panchali
• She died after a long battle with cancer

Uma Dasgupta, renowned for her role as Durga in Satyajit Ray’s cinematic masterpiece Pather Panchali, had died. The actor died on Monday morning (November 18) at a private hospital in Kolkata.

Dasgupta had reportedly been battling cancer for several years. The news of her death was confirmed by actor-MP Chiranjit Chakraborty to Bangla Aajtak, who revealed that he was informed of her demise by her daughter.

Uma Dasgupta rose to prominence with her poignant portrayal of Durga, the spirited yet tragic character in Pather Panchali, a film that earned global acclaim and cemented its place in the annals of world cinema.

Her performance, marked by innocence and depth, continues to resonate with audiences decades after the film's release.