Soumitra Chatterjee Death: Prominent Personalities From All Walks Of Life Bid Their Favourite 'Feluda', 'Apu' A Tearful Adieu

Soumitra Chatterjee Death: The Dadasaheb Pahlke awardee actor was admitted to the hospital on October 6 and remained in medical care for more than 40 days.

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Kolkata: Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, also known as Soumitra Chattopadhyay, passed away on Sunday at 85. He had been battling Coronavirus disease since the month of October.  The Dadasaheb Phalke awardee was admitted to the hospital on October 6 and remained in medical care for more than 40 days. Starting his journey with internationally acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray, he went on to act in several of his films which include Apur Sansar, Devi, Teen Kanya, Charulatha, Aranyer Din Ratri besides the Feluda films Sonar Kella and Joi Baba Felunath. Here is how prominent personalities from all walks of life have paid their tribute to the legendary thespian:

Soumitra Chatterjee’s performances won him several national and international awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan and Légion d’Honneur. Condolences to his family, the film fraternity and millions of fans across the world.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 15, 2020

Shri Soumitra Chatterjee’s death is a colossal loss to the world of cinema, cultural life of West Bengal and India. Through his works, he came to embody Bengali sensibilities, emotions and ethos. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2020

Deeply pained to learn about the demise of legendary Soumitra Chatterjee ji. An iconic actor, who took Bengali cinema to new heights. In Soumitra Da, Indian silver screen has lost a gem. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and countless followers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 15, 2020

Best known for his films with Satyajit Ray, Soumitra Da was conferred with Legion of Honor, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Banga Bibhushan, Padma Bhushan & several National Awards. A great loss. Saddened. Condolences to his family, the film fraternity & his admirers across the world 2/2

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 15, 2020

U have done so much ..u can rest in peace ... pic.twitter.com/MoASWLUsqQ

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 15, 2020

A great loss for Bangla Cinema; the demise of the legend, Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay. Rest in peace, you'll live forever in the hearts and household of Bengal.

— Raj chakrabarty (@iamrajchoco) November 15, 2020

My deepest condolences to family members & friends of #SoumitraChatterjee. One of Bengal's finest actors, synonymous to Satyajit Ray's masterpieces - we will remember 'Apu' through his phenomenal contribution to Indian Cinema. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tRD7aJdnAv

— Hemant Soren (घर में रहें - सुरक्षित रहें) (@HemantSorenJMM) November 15, 2020

Sad to hear demise of Padma Bhushan awardee #SoumitraChatterjee,Will always remember my interaction with Soft spoken actor during 54th National Award function for film #TrafficSignal, which was very encouraging & inspiring. My Condolences to his family & admirers.???? #OmShanti ???? pic.twitter.com/Jfwy227KRI

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 15, 2020

Bhalo theko #SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/fntwB5hr2o

— Mimssi (@mimichakraborty) November 15, 2020

End of an Era for Bengali Cinema.There are too many performances of this amazing artists that has enriched our lives for decades to mention a few. World Cinema will celebrate this beautiful man & his art for eternity. Rest in peace. You r Loved and Cherished. #SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/SE2Z506k6i

— অনির Onir اونیر ओनिर (@IamOnir) November 15, 2020

I grew up watching his films day after day. So working with him in #15ParkAvenue was surreal. He answered all my questions on how it was to work with #SatyajitRay with generosity and warmth. It’s been a privilege, Soumitrada. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/cZsjAxsSEC

— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1) November 15, 2020

request friends in the media to not call and ask for a ‘reaction’. This pain, is too personal. This loss doesn’t belong to words, belongs to me alone. #SoumitraChatterjee

— parambrata (@paramspeak) November 15, 2020

A star with whom I was quite fortunate to work with has fallen from the sky today. It is quite unbelievable and heartbreaking to believe this harsh reality that Soumitra Jethu is no more with us. Can’t explain in words what we lost today. pic.twitter.com/xBf4143W6C

— Rituparna Sengupta (@RituparnaSpeaks) November 15, 2020

The world will keep revisiting your eyes, stories, and gentle mystery Soumitra Da - as if they are an ancient Mantra.

You tried to find meaning. Sometimes by being Ray saab's alter-ego and sometimes the viewer's. Go well & thanks for stopping by.#SoumitraChatterjee pic.twitter.com/gKXpdgTbwd — वरुण ???????? (@varungrover) November 15, 2020

Saddened to hear about the passing away of Legendary #SoumitraChatterjee. May his soul RIP. pic.twitter.com/31ewMGShK4

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) November 15, 2020

RIP Soumitra Chatterjee! You live on through your work for eternity! Thank you for the movies. A big, big loss to the world of cinema and art. An era has indeed ended with no one in sight to fill the void.???? pic.twitter.com/ysXiACW6ex

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) November 15, 2020

In Heavens right now. pic.twitter.com/H31sUEnWZX

— Sayani Gupta (@sayanigupta) November 15, 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee was last shooting for a documentary film 'Abhijan' helmed by Bengali actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay (also known as Parambrata Chatterjee) and attended the filming on October 1, after which he tested positive for Covid-19.