Celebrated Bengali actor and former All India Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal passed away on Tuesday morning after a cardiac arrest in Mumbai. The 61-year-old actor is survived by his wife and a daughter. He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Saheb (1981) He was also cast opposite Madhuri Dixit in his first Bollywood movie ‘Abodh’.
Hearing the news left renowned Bengali filmmakers, actors saddened and shocked. In fact, TMC leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also shared condolences with Pal's family after hearing the news of his sudden demise.
Mamata Banerjee
“Saddened and shocked to hear about the demise of Tapas Pal. He was a superstar of Bengali cinema who was a member of the Trinamool family. Tapas Pal served the people as a two-term MP and MLA. We will miss him dearly. My condolences to his wife Nandini, daughter Sohini and his many fans.”
Ranjit Mallick
“I am not in Kolkata right now. I will return today. We had worked together in so many films including hits like ‘Guru Dakshina’. I can’t express my feelings now. Tapas’s death is so untimely. It’s a sad day for me. We have so many memories together. I just couldn’t believe the news when heard it. He was like a younger brother to me. May his soul rest in peace.”
Jeet
“Saddened and shocked to know about sudden demise of Tapas Pal. condolences to the bereaved family. RIP!”
Dev
“Sad to hear about Tapas Da. May his soul rest in Peace. His contribution to Bengali films will always be celebrated.”
Nusrat Jahan
“The Superstar and a wonderful co-actor with whom I had the opportunity to share screen with. May his soul rest in peace.”
Sandip Ghose
“This broke my heart. I will miss him not as a politician but his earlier avatar as an actor. His debut film Tarun Majumdar’s “Dada’r Kirti” is still so enjoyable.”
Arindam Sil
“Rest in peace. Tapas Pal leaves behind an era in Bengali cinema that will be remembered always. And lot of memories for us too.”
