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Uma Dasgupta, who played 'Durga' in Satyajit Ray's classic film 'Pather Panchali', passed away at a hospital in Kolkata at the age of 84 after a long battle with cancer. She was noticed by Ray during a school function and won international acclaim for her portrayal of Durga. Despite her worldwide fame, she chose to lead a private life and did not appear in any other films.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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