Suchitra Sen: a legend, a recluse

Suchitra Sen, 82 was known for her Bengali films like Deep Jwele Jaai and Uttar Falguni and Hindi movies like Devdas, Bambai Ka Babu and Mamta.

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Suchitra Sen, 82 was known for her Bengali films like Deep Jwele Jaai and Uttar Falguni and Hindi movies like Devdas, Bambai Ka Babu and Mamta.

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Suchitra Sen was born in Pabna in present day Pabna District of Bangladesh.

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Suchitra Sen on the cover of Anand Lok magazine.

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Suchitra Sen posed for an exclusive shoot with Hindustan Times. (HT Photo)

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Suchitra Sen was awarded with Padma Shri in 1972 by Government of India. (HT Photo)

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Suchitra reportedly refused the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2005. (HT Photo)