Simi Garewal's memory of Soumitra Chatterjee termed 'racist' by netizen; actor hits back

In ar celebrity death of 2020, veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee passed away due to health complications after recovering from COVID-19. Pma Bhushan-winner was given tributes with some heartwarming words and titles like ‘legend,’ while those who shared screen with him also recalled ir memories. Simi Garewal also remembered three-time National Award-winner with a still from film Aranyer Din Ratri.  

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Simi Garewal remembers Soumitra Chatterjee

Simi Garewal tweeted that she was sdened by news of Soumitra Chatterjee's death and cherished memories of working with him in Aranyer Din Ratri.  veteran ded that her co-star was ‘beyond talented’, ‘humble’ and ‘truly inspiring’. Karz star ded that Chatterjee will remain ‘immortal’ through his ‘great films.'

Along with tweet, she posted a picture where she looked almost unrecognisable as a dark-skinned character in film.

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A netizen replied that such black-facing was ‘never okay’ and called actor ‘racist.’ 

Simi Garewal hit back at netizen, calling him 'Igramus'. She clarified that she h played a tribal girl. Calling depiction as ‘aunitic’, she ded ‘black is beautiful.’ 

Sharmila Tagore was ar of his co-star who could t 'process' his death. Speaking to PTI, veteran shared, "I was 13 years old and he was 10 years elder to me when we started working in ''Apur Sansar.'' In film, those beautiful dialogues that we spoke to each or also endeared us to each or. That was beginning. I really respected, mired him and for what he stood for. He was one of my oldest friends, after my husband Tiger (cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) and actor Shashi Kapoor. He has been such a loyal and fun friend."

Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Soumita Chatterjee passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on Sunday after over a month of treatment post contracting COVID-19. Though he recovered from coronavirus, his health kept fluctuating, before succumbing to it. He was creamted with state hours on same day, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, among ors, in attendance.  

(With inputs from PTI)

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