Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen dies at 95, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses grief

Filmmaker Mrinal Sen, largerly known for his works in the Bengali film industry, died at the age of 95 on December 30. 

According to Anandbazaar Patrika, Sen passed away at around 10:30 am at his home in Bhawanipore, Kolkata. 

He had been suffering from age-related ailments since a long time. 

While expressing grief, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “Saddened at the passing away of Mrinal Sen. A great loss to the film industry. My condolences to his family.” 

Saddened at the passing away of Mrinal Sen. A great loss to the film industry. My condolences to his family

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 30, 2018

Mrinal Sen was born in Faridpur in Bangladesh on May 14, 1923.  

After completing high school in Bangladesh, the legendary filmmaker came to Kolkata. He studied physics at Scottish Church College, and then got a post-graduate degree from the University of Calcutta. 

The filmmaker is considered to be one of the greatest ambassadors of Indian parallel cinema at an international level.

His cinema is known for its artistic depiction of social reality.

Some of Sen's mentionable films are Bhuvan Shome, Mrigaya, Akaler Sandhane, Calcutta 71, Akash Kusum and Punascha besides others.