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Suchitra Sen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 06, 1931 |
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| Died | January 17, 2014 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Suchitra Sen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Legendary actress in Bengali and Hindi films, notably 'Devdas', 'Saat Pake Bandha', and 'Aandhi'. |
Intro
Suchitra Sen was a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema. She is celebrated as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema, especially for her iconic performances in films like 'Devdas' and 'Saat Pake Bandha.'
Early Life & Background
Suchitra Sen was born as Roma Dasgupta on April 6, 1931, in Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Bangladesh), into a Bengali Baidya family. She was the fifth child and third daughter of her parents.
Career Highlights
- Debuted in the film 'Shesh Kothaay' (1952), though it was never released.
- Rose to fame with 'Sharey Chuattor' (1953).
- Notable for 'Devdas' (1955) alongside Dilip Kumar.
- Starred in 'Saat Pake Bandha' (1963), winning the Best Actress Award at the Moscow International Film Festival.
- Acclaimed performance in 'Aandhi' (1975), which gained nationwide appeal.
- First Indian actress to win an international film award (Moscow, 1963).
- Retired from films in 1978 and remained largely out of the public eye.
Trivia
- She was known for her on-screen chemistry with Uttam Kumar, forming Bengal's most famous romantic pair.
- She refused the Padma Shri award as she wished to accept only the Bharat Ratna.
- Maintained a reclusive life after retirement.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Suchitra Sen born?
Suchitra Sen was born the 6 April 1931.
Where is Suchitra Sen from?
Pabna, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh).
On Her Birth-Day
About April 6th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: The Scottsboro Trials commenced on April 6, 1931, in Scottsboro, Alabama. Nine African American teenagers, known as the Scottsboro Boys, were charged with raping two white women, Victoria Price and Ruby Bates, on a freight train. The trials were marked by racial prejudice and legal injustices.
- Day of the week: April 6th, 1931 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Somebody Loves You by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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