Once Worked With Naseeruddin Shah, This Former Bengali Actress Found Wandering On Streets

News18

17-07-2025

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Initially, few could make sense of her words or identity. But a few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. The police later confirmed her identity. (Image: Instagram)
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Choudhury, according to her social media profiles, had appeared in several notable works, including 'Dwitiyo Purush', a crime thriller directed by Srijit Mukherji, and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga', a unique bilingual film featuring Naseeruddin Shah. (Image: Instagram)
She was also seen in Bengali television serials like 'Rupsagore Moner Manush' and 'Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle', where she played supporting characters. (Image: Instagram)
According to a report by The Indian Express, Choudhury was first noticed by locals when she was taking shelter from rain at a roadside rest area in Khandaghosh, a locality in the district. When the locals approached her, she introduced herself by saying, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress." (Image: Instagram)
During conversations with both locals and the police, Choudhury reportedly gave conflicting accounts of where she was from. At times, she said she came from Kolkata, and at other moments, claimed she was from Bolpur. (Image: Instagram)
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