Veteran actor Prabir Mitra passed away around 10:30 pm on Sunday. He was at 79.
He breathed his last while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in the capital.
Actor Misha Saudagar confirmed the death news on his verified Facebook post.
Born on August 18, 1943, in Chandina, Cumilla, Prabir Mitra spent his formative years in Old Dhaka, where his passion for acting took root.
His early exposure to theatre began during his school days, and he notably performed in "Dak Ghar", a celebrated play by Rabindranath Tagore.
In 1969, Prabir Mitra made his cinematic debut under the direction of the story H. Akbar in "Jolchhobi".
Although his first on-screen appearance was filmed that year, the movie premiered on January 1, 1971.
Initially, the actor appeared in a few lead roles, but his ability to bring characters to life on-screen truly captivated audiences, earning him widespread acclaim for his depth and versatility.
With a career spanning over four hundred films, he delivered remarkable performances in notable titles incljuding, "Titash Ekti Nadir Naam", "Jibon Trishna", "Seyana", "Jaliat", "Fariyad", "Rokto Shopoth", "Charitrohin", "Joy Porajoy", "Angaar", "Mintu Amar Naam", "Fakir Majnu Shah", "Madhumita", "Ashanto Dheu", "Alongkar", "Anurag", "Protigya", "Torulota", "Gayer Chele", and "Putrobodhu", among others.
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