<p class="title"> Kolkata, PTI: Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi, best known for her portrayal of Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's 'Meghe Dhaka Tara', died of heart attack on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was 85, and is survived by a daughter. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi's acting career spanned over five decades during which she featured in classics like 'Chowringhee' and 'Bagh Bandi Khela'.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A recipient of Padma Shri and West Bengal government's highest civilian award Banga Vibhushan, besides the Filmfare East Lifetime Achievement Award, she made her debut in Uttam Kumar-starrer 'Basu Parivar' in 1952. She never looked back after acting opposite Bengali film industry's superstar Uttam Kumar in 'Sonar Harin' in 1959.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Very saddened at the passing of legendary actress of Bengal, Supriya Chowdhury (Debi). We will fondly remember her through her films. Condolences to her family and fans," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, mourning her death.</p>.<p class="bodytext">West Bengal Power Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay visited Supriya Devi's residence to pay tributes and said arrangements were being made by the state government for her last rites. </p>
<p class="title"> Kolkata, PTI: Veteran Bengali film actress Supriya Devi, best known for her portrayal of Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's 'Meghe Dhaka Tara', died of heart attack on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was 85, and is survived by a daughter. Born in 1933, Supriya Devi's acting career spanned over five decades during which she featured in classics like 'Chowringhee' and 'Bagh Bandi Khela'.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A recipient of Padma Shri and West Bengal government's highest civilian award Banga Vibhushan, besides the Filmfare East Lifetime Achievement Award, she made her debut in Uttam Kumar-starrer 'Basu Parivar' in 1952. She never looked back after acting opposite Bengali film industry's superstar Uttam Kumar in 'Sonar Harin' in 1959.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Very saddened at the passing of legendary actress of Bengal, Supriya Chowdhury (Debi). We will fondly remember her through her films. Condolences to her family and fans," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, mourning her death.</p>.<p class="bodytext">West Bengal Power Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay visited Supriya Devi's residence to pay tributes and said arrangements were being made by the state government for her last rites. </p>