Chinmoy Roy veteran Bengali actor dies

Chinmoy Roy veteran Bengali actor died on Sunday night following a cardiac arrest. He was 79 and is survived by his son and daughter, family sources said. Roy died at his Salt Lake residence around 10:20 pm. His wife, actress Jui Banerjee, died a few years back. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled his death. Banerjee said in a tweet, “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. My condolences to his family and countless admirers.”
Roy’s body was kept at Technician’s Studio and Rabindra Sadan, where his admirers paid their last respects to him.