National Award-Winning Tollywood Director Raja Sen Passes Away in Kolkata
Renowned national award-winning Tollywood filmmaker Raja Sen has passed away at the age of 70. He died on the morning of August 16, 2026, while undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.
Renowned Tollywood filmmaker and national award-winning director Raja Sen has passed away at the age of 70. He breathed his last on the morning of August 16, 2026, while undergoing medical treatment in Kolkata, India.
The veteran director passed away while admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. Throughout his illustrious cinematic career, Raja Sen earned widespread critical acclaim and prestigious recognition for his contributions to the film industry, notably winning three national film awards.
As a prominent figure in Tollywood, Sen directed a significant number of notable and critically acclaimed feature films. His extensive directorial filmography includes widely recognized cinematic works such as 'Damu', 'Atmiya Swajan', 'Desh', 'Debipaksha', 'Krishnakanter Will', 'Laboratory', and 'Maya Mridanga'.
The sudden passing of the veteran filmmaker marks a profound loss for the regional film fraternity and the broader cultural landscape of West Bengal. Colleagues, film enthusiasts, and cultural figures in Kolkata are mourning the demise of the celebrated director, whose cinematic creations left a lasting impact on Bengali cinema.
