Veteran Bengali actor Biplab Dasgupta died on April 24 in Kolkata at the age of 75 following complications after a prostate operation. According to family members, he had been unwell for some time and was experiencing discomfort at his residence on Golf Club Road in Tollygunje when his condition worsened.
As his health declined throughout the day, he was taken to a hospital, where he passed away. Doctors later declared him dead.
As reported by PTI, Dasgupta had been dealing with post-operative complications in the days leading up to his death. His wife, Ruma Dasgupta, recalled his final hours, saying his condition deteriorated rapidly on Friday. By the afternoon, “all the fighting ended.” He is survived by his wife and their daughter.
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Following his passing, his body was taken to Technicians Studio in Kolkata, where members of the Bengali film, television, and OTT fraternity gathered to pay their last respects. Colleagues remembered him as a performer known for his restraint and consistency across roles.
Who was Biplab Dasgupta?
Biplab Dasgupta was a seasoned actor who worked across films, television, and voice performances, earning recognition for his understated style. A Kolkata native, he studied English literature at Jadavpur University and began his professional life as a school teacher before moving into acting.
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He made his film debut with Shadows of Time in 2004, directed by Florian Gallenberger, and went on to appear in films such as Baishey Shraban, Gumnaami, and Zulfiqar. In 2021, he featured in The Holy Conspiracy, where he played a judge alongside Soumitra Chatterjee and Naseeruddin Shah.
On television, he remained active in recent years. His latest role was in the Zee Bangla series Mithijhora, where he played Mainak Dhol. His other television credits include Chemistry Mashi, Jogomaya, Checkmate, Feluda, Operation Hamilton, and Bosepukur Khunkharapi.
Apart from acting, Dasgupta was also known as an elocutionist, contributing to audio performances and voice-based projects. His career reflected a steady commitment to performance across mediums.
