Actress Sujata hospitalised

Entertainment Report :
Veteran film and television actress Sujata has been
hospitalised. She is especially renowned actress from the 1960s and 1970s eras and she is widely recognised by her stage name, Sujata Azim.
According to sources close to her family, she filmed the movie ‘Operation Jackpot’ in Gazipur on Tuesday. Upon returning home in the evening, she felt unwell while climbing up the stairs.
Following her return home, the actress experienced difficulty in breathing. Subsequently, she was hospitalised at a medical facility located in Mirpur.
Fardin Azim, Sujata’s grandson, told the media, “Now my grandmother is under the doctor’s care. We anticipate having an update today. Please pray for her wellbeing.”
It is noted that Sujata is among the most celebrated heroines of the 60’s cinematic era. She has starred in numerous blockbuster movies and has also taken on roles as a director and producer in the film industry. She has acted in over 300 movies with over 50 of them belonging to the folk genre.
This veteran actress rose to fame overnight with her role in the 1965’s movie titled ‘Rupban’. She took on the role of an actress when she was merely 12 years old. Her real name is Tandra Majumder.
Director Salahuddin gave Tandra the moniker Sujata. Even to this day, she remains ‘beloved’ in the hearts of the audience.
Making her film debut in 1963 with ‘Dharapat’ directed by Salahuddin, Sujata played the lead role in numerous successful films until 1978. However, she took a hiatus from the big screen for over a decade.
Sujata’s notable movies include ‘Rupban’, ‘Dak Babu’, ‘Zarina Sundori’, ‘Aparjeyo’, ‘Agun Niye Khela’, ‘Kanchan Mala’, ‘Ali Baba’ and several others.
In recognition of her significant contributions to the film industry, Sujata has received various awards including lifetime achievement honours.