Kolkata, 19 January (H.S.): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor, playwright, poet, and renowned reciter Soumitra Chatterjee on his birth anniversary. The Chief Minister shared an emotional post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, remembering Soumitra Chatterjee.

Mamata Banerjee wrote that it was a matter of pride for her to have been able to confer the state's highest honor, 'Bangabibhushan', on an artist of such multifaceted talent as Soumitra Chatterjee. She said that Soumitra Chatterjee was an invaluable pillar of Bengal's cultural heritage.

The Chief Minister also mentioned in her post that she had developed a close relationship with Soumitra Chatterjee in his later years and that she was present with him at the time of his passing. This memory is deeply emotional for her.

On this occasion, Mamata Banerjee also expressed her condolences and sympathy to the late artist's daughter, Poulami Chatterjee, and other members of his family.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey