New Delhi: Veteran film and television actress Rita Bhaduri left this world for her heavenly abode on Tuesday. She was suffering from a kidney ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest this morning.


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Bhaduri passed away today morning after suffering cardiac arrest at Sujoy Hospital in suburban Juhu. She was in the hospital from the last two weeks. "She was suffering from a kidney ailment and organs had become weak. She passed away due to cardiac arrest at about 1.45 am," her niece Mini Bhaduri told PTI. 


Noted actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account and broke the news. 



She made her big screen debut with 'Teri Talash' in 1968 and then went on to star in several films. In 1974, she featured in Malayalam movie titled 'Kanyakumari' opposite Kamal Haasan. It was latter's debut in Malayalam films as a lead and he even bagged his first Filmfare Award for the part.


The renowned actress starred in several films during between 70s to 90s. Her most notable performances have been in hit film such as 'Sawan Ko Aane Do' and 'Raja' to name a few. She even received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her act in 'Raja'.


She played a memorable part in 1975 classic 'Julie' as her best friend. The song 'Yeh Ratien Nayi Purani' got her immense recognition.


Having studied cinema in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, the classic actress worked in over 70 films and several popular television shows. Actress Zarina Wahab was her batchmate at FTII.


Her complete list of films:


2012: Kevi Rite Jaish


2003: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon


2002: Dil Vil Pyar Vyar


2002: Mulaqaat


2000: Kya Kehna


1999: Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya


1998: Jaane Jigar


1997: Tamanna


1997: Hero No. 1


1997: Virasat


1996: Khoon Ki Pyasi


1995: Aatank Hi Aatank


1995: Dance Party


1995: Inteqam Ke Sholay


1995: Maa Ki Mamta


1995: Raja


1994: Stunttman


1993: Dalaal


1993: Rang


1993: Game


1993: Aashik Aawara


1993: Insaniyat Ke Devta


1993: Anth


1993: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa


1992: Yudhpath


1992: Tilak


1992: Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh


1992: Beta


1991: Love


1991: House No. 13


1991: Khooni Panja


1991: Ayee Milan Ki Raat


1990: Teri Talash Mein


1990: Ghar Ho To Aisa


1990: Jungle Love


1990 Nehru: The Jewel of India


1990: Naya Khoon


1989: Sindoor Aur Bandook


1988: Rama O Rama


1988: Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam


1987: Diljalaa


1986: Main Balwan


1985: Phoolan Devi


1984: Maya Bazaar


1983: Nastik


1982: Bezubaan


1982: Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi


1981: Woh Phir Nahin Aaye


1981: Jagya Tyathi Sawaar


1981: Garvi Naar Gujaratan


1980: Gehrayee


1980: Unees-Bees


1980: Hum Nahin Sudherenge


1980: Khanjar


1979: Raadha Aur Seeta


1979: Gopal Krishna


1979: Nagin Aur Suhagan


1979: Sawan Ko Aane Do


1979: Kashino Dikro


1978: College Girl


1978: Vishwanath


1978: Khoon Ki Pukaar


1977: Aaina


1977: Din Amader


1977: Kulvadhu


1977: Anurodh


1976: Udhar Ka Sindur


1975: Julie


1974: Kanyakumari


1968: Teri Talash Mein


She was part of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Choti Bahu, Kumkum, Khichdi to name a few. Rita Bhaduri was currently seen in TV show Nimki Mukhiya where she played the role of a grandmother.


May her soul rest in peace!