Soumitra immortalised by portrayal of Feluda: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Goverr Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday mourned death of iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee and said that he will always be remembered for his stellar roles.Chatterjee, 85, died at a hospital in Kolkata after an over-a-month-long battle with multiple ailments.

Expressing deep grief, Ganeshi Lal said veteran actor will always be remembered for his roles and association with director Satyajit Ray.

chief minister said that Chatterjee leaves behind a great legacy.

Chatterjee has been immortalised by his on-screen portrayal of Feluda and timeless collaborations with Ray, Patnaik said.

Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Prhan said world of art has lost an illustrious spian.

cultural world is poorer today by this loss,he said.

BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda also mourned death of Chatterjee.

(IM CREDITS:PTI)