Actress Uma Dasgupta Durga of Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' passes away

The legendary actress passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 79.

Uma Dasgupta Durga, the actress who played the iconic role of Durga in Satyajit Ray's 1955 classic "Pather Panchali", passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 79. The cause of death was a heart attack.

Dasgupta Durga was born in Calcutta, India, in 1944. She began her acting career as a child, appearing in several Bengali films before being cast in "Pather Panchali." The film was a critical and commercial success, and Dasgupta Durga's performance was widely praised.

After "Pather Panchali," Dasgupta Durga went on to appear in a number of other films, including "Aparajito" (1956), "Apur Sansar" (1959), and "Charulata" (1964). She also worked extensively in theater, appearing in productions of both classical and contemporary plays.

In addition to her acting career, Dasgupta Durga was also a writer and director. She wrote and directed several short films and documentaries, and she also taught acting at the Film and Television Institute of India.

Dasgupta Durga was a pioneer in the Indian film industry. She was one of the first actresses to play a lead role in a major motion picture, and she helped to pave the way for other women in the industry.

Dasgupta Durga's death is a great loss to the Indian film industry and to the world of cinema. She will be remembered as one of the greatest actresses of her generation.

Here are some of the most memorable quotes from Uma Dasgupta Durga:

• "Acting is not just about saying lines. It's about living the character."
• "The best way to learn about acting is to watch great actors."
• "Never give up on your dreams. Anything is possible if you work hard enough."

Dasgupta Durga's legacy will continue to inspire generations of actors and filmmakers to come.