Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy, known for his portrayal of comic characters has died of cardiac arrest, family sources said Monday. He was 79.
Roy is survived by his son and daughter. His wife actress Jui Banerjee had died a few years back.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, acclaimed actors Soumitra Chatterjee and Aparna Sen have condoled his death.
Roy died at his Salt Lake residence at around 10:20 pm Sunday.
Expressing grief over his death, the chief minister tweeted, "saddened at the passing away of noted actor Chinmoy Roy. From the character of Tenyda to his performance in 'Basanta Bilap', from 'Mouchak' to 'Galpo Holeo Sotti', his acting has mesmerised everybody."
Actress-director Aparna Sen, who had acted with Roy in 'Basanta Bilap' and other films said, "one after another people belonging to our era are leaving us. But it has to be accepted."