# Entertainment

Anjana Bhowmick passed away

She was 79-years of age and was suffering from age-related problems for some time.

SNS | Kolkata | February 18, 2024 7:48 am

Well known Bengali actor Anjana Bhowmick passed away in the city today.

She was 79-years of age and was suffering from age-related problems for some time.

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee condoled her death and expressed her grief to her family members, friends and acquaintances.

Bhowmick shot to fame after acting in Chowringhee with Uttam Kumar. She had acted in some popular films with Uttam Kumar that included Nayika Sangbad, Thana Theke Aschi, Roudro Chaya, Kokhono Megh among others.

She was the mother of actor Neelanjana.

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