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Suchitra Sen passes away, cremated amidst 21-gun salute (see pics)

Kolkata: Legendary Bengali actress Suchitra Sen was cremated today at Kolkata's Keoratala crematorium amidst 21-gun salute, in a ceremony supervised personally by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.The actress died after fighting a long battle

India TV News Desk Published : Jan 17, 2014 9:47 IST, Updated : Jan 17, 2014 17:46 IST



The actress died after fighting a long battle against death at the Belle Vue nursing home, but her final journey was a quiet affair honouring her wish of keeping her face away from public gaze, even in death.

Suchitra Sena died early this morning following cardiac arrest, and her body was  carried to her Ballygunge residence in a coffin inside a hearse fitted with dark glasses and covered with floral wreaths.

The 'Mahanayika' remained virtually invisible to the public during the entire process.

Also view - Private album of the Goddess of Bengali cinema Suchitra Sen

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