NewDelhi: Veteran film and television actress Rita Bhaduri left this world for her heavenly abode on Tuesday. She was suffering from a kidney ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest this morning.
Bhaduri passed away today morning after suffering cardiac arrest at Sujoy Hospital in suburban Juhu. She was in the hospital from the last two weeks. “She was suffering from a kidney ailment and organs had become weak. She passed away due to cardiac arrest at about 1.45 am,” her niece Mini Bhaduri told PTI.
Noted actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account and broke the news.
She made her big screen debut with ‘Teri Talash’ in 1968 and then went on to star in several films. In 1974, she featured in Malayalam movie titled ‘Kanyakumari’ opposite Kamal Haasan. It was latter’s debut in Malayalam films as a lead and he even bagged his first Filmfare Award for the part.
The renowned actress starred in several films during between 70s to 90s. Her most notable performances have been in hit film such as ‘Sawan Ko Aane Do’ and ‘Raja’ to name a few. She even received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her act in ‘Raja’.
She played a memorable part in 1975 classic ‘Julie’ as her best friend. The song ‘Yeh Ratien Nayi Purani’ got her immense recognition.
Having studied cinema in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, the classic actress worked in over 70 films and several popular television shows. Actress Zarina Wahab was her batchmate at FTII.
Her complete list of films:
2012: Kevi Rite Jaish
2003: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
2002: Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002: Mulaqaat
2000: Kya Kehna
1999: Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya
1998: Jaane Jigar
1997: Tamanna
1997: Hero No. 1
1997: Virasat
1996: Khoon Ki Pyasi
1995: Aatank Hi Aatank
1995: Dance Party
1995: Inteqam Ke Sholay
1995: Maa Ki Mamta
1995: Raja
1994: Stunttman
1993: Dalaal
1993: Rang
1993: Game
1993: Aashik Aawara
1993: Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993: Anth
1993: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
1992: Yudhpath
1992: Tilak
1992: Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
1992: Beta
1991: Love
1991: House No. 13
1991: Khooni Panja
1991: Ayee Milan Ki Raat
1990: Teri Talash Mein
1990: Ghar Ho To Aisa
1990: Jungle Love
1990 Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990: Naya Khoon
1989: Sindoor Aur Bandook
1988: Rama O Rama
1988: Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam
1987: Diljalaa
1986: Main Balwan
1985: Phoolan Devi
1984: Maya Bazaar
1983: Nastik
1982: Bezubaan
1982: Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi
1981: Woh Phir Nahin Aaye
1981: Jagya Tyathi Sawaar
1981: Garvi Naar Gujaratan
1980: Gehrayee
1980: Unees-Bees
1980: Hum Nahin Sudherenge
1980: Khanjar
1979: Raadha Aur Seeta
1979: Gopal Krishna
1979: Nagin Aur Suhagan
1979: Sawan Ko Aane Do
1979: Kashino Dikro
1978: College Girl
1978: Vishwanath
1978: Khoon Ki Pukaar
1977: Aaina
1977: Din Amader
1977: Kulvadhu
1977: Anurodh
1976: Udhar Ka Sindur
1975: Julie
1974: Kanyakumari
1968: Teri Talash Mein
She was part of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Choti Bahu, Kumkum, Khichdi to name a few. Rita Bhaduri was currently seen in TV show Nimki Mukhiya where she played the role of a grandmother.
May her soul rest in peace!
Bureau Report
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