Partha Sarathi Deb (; 1955/1956 – 22 March 2024) was an Indian actor of Bengali film and television. He also acted in

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Early life and career

Deb was born in

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. Throughout a career longer than forty years, Deb acted in over two hundred productions, including '' Raktabeej''. He was the vice president of the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists Forum. Deb's credits include '' Ek Akasher Niche'', '' Satyajiter Goppo'', ''

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'', ''

Mahaprithibi ''Mahaprithibi'' (World Within, World Without) is a 1991 Bengali social drama film directed by Mrinal Sen. The film was released under the banner of G. G. Films and received BFJA Awards in 1992. Plot The film revolves around the global changin ...

'', '' Hridayer Katha'', '' Joyee'', '' Chuni Panna'', '' Mithai,'' '' Prem Aamar'', '' Kakababu Here Gelen?'', '' Lathi'' and '' Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo''. Deb also acted in several Tollywood films. Having acted in ''

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,'' Deb was also due to dub in a number of upcoming films.

Personal life and death

Deb was married to Vinita Dev Banerjee, with whom he had a daughter. The two later divorced in 2018. Deb was diagnosed with

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in 2021. He recovered but was diagnosed with

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, which led to lung infection and pneumonia, and was admitted to the hospital on 9 February 2024, before being put into ventilation on 17 March and succumbing to the illness on 22 March 2024 in

. He was 68.

Selected filmography

*'' Raktabeej'' *'' Ek Akasher Niche'' *'' Satyajiter Goppo'' *''

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'' *'' Hridayer Katha'' *'' Joyee'' *'' Chuni Panna'' *'' Mithai'' *'' Prem Aamar'' *'' Kakababu Here Gelen?'' *'' Lathi'' *'' Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo'' *''

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* * 1950s births Year of birth uncertain 2024 deaths Deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Male actors from Kolkata 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Bengali cinema Actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Bengali male television actors {{India-screen-actor-stub