Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' Durga Roy Aka Uma Dasgupta Dies

A beloved actress who made a memorable debut in 'Pather Panchali' has died

Uma Dasgupta, whose birth name was Durga Roy, has passed away at the age of 79 due to a cardiac arrest in Kolkata.

Uma Dasgupta, the actress who played the role of Durga in Satyajit Ray's classic film Pather Panchali, died in Kolkata on Monday at the age of 79. The news of her death was confirmed by her family.

Uma Dasgupta was born in Kolkata in 1943. She started her acting career in 1955 when she was cast in the role of Durga in Pather Panchali. The film was a critical and commercial success and launched Uma Dasgupta's career as an actress.

Uma Dasgupta went on to appear in a number of other films, including Aparajito (1956), Apur Sansar (1959), Mahanagar (1963), and Charulata (1964). She also worked in television and theater.

Uma Dasgupta was a versatile actress who was known for her natural beauty and her ability to portray a wide range of characters. She was a recipient of the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 2011.

Uma Dasgupta's death is a great loss to the Indian film industry and to her fans around the world. She will be remembered for her outstanding performances in Satyajit Ray's films.