Actress and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta, once married to Kishore Kumar, dies at age 84

Ruma Guha Thakurta, former actress of Bengal, best known for her roles in Satyajit Ray films such as Ganashatru (1989) and Abhijan (1962). , died in Kolkata today at his Ballygunge home. She was 84 years old. The funeral will be held in Kolkata tonight. Ruma Guha Thakurta was born in Kolkata in 1934. The actress was married to Kishore Kumar from 1950 to 1958. Their son Amit Kumar (now 66) is a singer and songwriter for Bollywood films. After her divorce, Ruma Guha Thakurta married Arup Guha Thakurta, with whom she has a daughter, Sromona Guha Thakurta, also a singer. Ruma Guha Thakurta founded the Calcutta Youth Choir in 1958.

A few hours after sharing the tragic news, the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, cried the actress on Twitter: "Saddened by the death of Ruma Guha Thakurta, we will always remember the field of cinema and music, my condolences to his family and his admirers. "

saddened by the death of Ruma Guha Thakurta. We will always remember his contribution to cinema and music. My condolences to his family and admirers

– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 3, 2019

Ruma Guha Thakurta began her acting career in 1944 with Ji Bhat [Amiya Chakrvarty]. and continued to play in such films as Personal Assistant Nirjan Saikate Antony Firingee Dadar Kirti 36 Chowrhee Lane Agun and Asha O Bhalobasha . In the 90s, she appeared in such films as Wheel Chair Indrajit and Sangharsha . Mira Nair's film, critically acclaimed The Namesake remains her last project

. Ruma Guha Thakurta also had an impressive career as a backing singer, singing for films ranging from to Lukochuri and 1961 [1961]. Tin Konya in the 1970s Bakso Badal and 1976 Mera Dharam Meri Maa .