This actress is a renowned Indian heroine who has worked in Bengali and Hindi cinema. She made history in 1963 by becoming the first Indian actress to receive an award at an International Film Festival. Read on to know more.
There are many stories in the film industry where actors quit acting at the peak of their careers. Today, we will tell you the story of one such actress, loved by millions, but suddenly distanced herself from the film world.
We are talking about the famous actress Suchitra Sen.. In 1963, she received an award at an international film festival. She was considered one of the most popular actresses of her time. She won the hearts of audiences with her beauty and acting.
Suchitra Sen began her acting career in Bengali films in 1952. After working in Bengali cinema for two years, she moved to Bollywood.Suchitra won audiences with her beauty and acting for nearly three decades.
Suchitra had established herself among the top actresses during the mid-1970s. Her films Aandhi and Dutta were box office successes. However, after these films, she acted in only one more film, Pranay Pasha in 1978, which flopped. After this, she quit acting and left Bollywood.
Suchitra was married at a young age. She received immense support from her in-laws, especially her mother-in-law, which enabled her to pursue her acting dreams. However, her busy schedule gradually began to create difficulties for her family.
It is said that due to her busy work schedule, she was unable to devote time to her family. This led to growing differences between her and her husband. It is said that her husband turned to alcohol and eventually moved to America. He died there in 1970.
According to reports, after retiring from films, Suchitra isolated herself from the world. She preferred to eat, drink, and sleep in her room and remained in this seclusion for nearly 36 years. She always covered her face with a cloth when going out.
It is said that she later embraced spiritual life by joining Bharat Maharaj of the Ramakrishna Ashram. Even when she passed away in 2014, her face remained covered and no one was allowed to see her.
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