Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com
Legendary actor Prabir Mitra passed away at 10:15pm last night at the capital’s Square Hospital. He was 81.
The news of his demise was conveyed by his his family.
The veteran actor, whose career spans more than 400 films, had been suffering from multiple health complications.
Battling oxygen deficiency and other ailments, Prabir was admitted to a private hospital on December 22. His health had continued to decline over the past two weeks.
His first namaz-e-janaza will be held today after Zuhr prayers at the premises of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, followed by the second janaza at the premises of Channel i.
He will later be laid to rest at the Azimpur graveyard in the capital. Prabir is survived by three sons and one daughter.
Born on August 18, 1943, in Chandina, Cumilla, Prabir spent his formative years in Old Dhaka, where his passion for acting began to flourish. His early love for the stage was sparked during his school days through his performance in Rabindranath Tagore’s iconic play “Dakghar”.
Prabir made his silver screen debut in 1969 with “Jolchhobi”, directed by H Akbar. However, the film was not released until January 1, 1971. Despite initially playing lead roles, Prabir found lasting success as a character actor, captivating audiences with his depth, versatility, and innate ability to breathe life into complex roles. His performances in films such as “Titash Ekti Nadir Naam”, “Jibon Trishna”, “Fariyad”, “Rokto Shopoth”, “Charitrohin”, “Angaar”, and “Fakir Majnu Shah” are considered cinematic landmarks.
