Deepa Chatterjee (Bengali “দীপা চ্যাটার্জী”, born b/w 1937-1940) is a famous Indian actress, theatre artist, writer, poet, and entrepreneur from Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She is well-known in the country as the wife of legendary Bengali actor and director “Soumitra Chatterjee”.
As everyone knows that, Soumitra sir is well-known for his great performances in the Bengali film industry. In his career, he mostly worked with famous Indian director, “Satyajit Ray”. Soumitra Chatterjee entered the entertainment world in the year 1959 with his first Bengali film “Apur Sansar”.
On the other side, if we talk about his better-half then, Deepa Chatterjee is also a famous actress and theatre artist. Being an actress, she worked in many Bengali films and TV shows. According to the sources, currently, she works as a director and producer.
Soumitra Chatterjee with director Satyajit Ray
As per the media reports, the legendary actor, Soumitra Chatterjee is no more with us. He died at the age of 85 on 15 November 2020. Scroll down to know the cause of the actor’s death and the life story of Deepa Chatterjee.
Wiki/Bio | |
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| Real Full Birth Name | Deepa Chatterjee (দীপা চ্যাটার্জী). |
| Profession | Actress, Theatre Artist, Writer, Poet, and Entrepreneur. |
| Famous as | The wife of Soumitra Chatterjee. |
| Age (How old, as of 2020) | 80-83 years old. |
| Year of Birth | 1937-1940. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Caste | Bengali. |
| Nationality | Indian.  |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Aries. |
Personal Information | |
| Marital Status | Widowed. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Soumitra Chatterjee (1960-2020). |
| Kids | Son: Sougata Chatterjee. Daughter: Poulami 'Bose' Chatterjee |
| Smoke or Drink? | No. |
Family | |
| Parents | Father-In-Law: Mohit Kumar Chatterjee. Mother-In-Law: Ashalata Chatterjee. |
| Siblings | No Data Found. |
| Social Media Profiles | N/A. |
Earnings & Profession | |
| Income Source | Business and Profession. |
| Appeared In | 1. Durga. 2. Bilambita Loy. 3. Gaach. 4. The Tree. |
| Net worth (approx.) | INR 90-100 Crore (As of 2020). |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 5". Centimeters: 165 cm. Meters: 1.65 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 55 Kg. Pounds: 121 lbs. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 5. |
| Eye Color | Brown. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Tattoo? | Not Known. |
Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Local Private School. |
| Alma mater | Will Update Soon. |
Soumitra Chatterjee’s Death Cause
According to the media reports, the famous Indian actor passed away due to COVID-19 and encephalopathy[1]Wikipedia. Some media reports say that Soumitra Chatterjee tested positive for coronavirus.
After that, he got admitted to the Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata on 6 October 2020. But he did not survive and died at the age of 85.
Many popular celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Rajkummar Rao, and others mourn at his death[2]Indian Express. Not only this but Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also posted a tweet on his Twitter account and paid tribute to the legendary actor.
Shri Soumitra Chatterjee’s death is a colossal loss to the world of cinema, cultural life of West Bengal and India. Through his works, he came to embody Bengali sensibilities, emotions and ethos. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2020
Early Life
Soumitra Chatterjee’s wife Deepa Chatterjee was born to her parents between the years 1937-1940 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She belongs to the Hindu religion and holds a Bengali caste.
Deepa Chatterjee with her spouse Soumitra Chatterjee and daughter Poulami Bose
According to an estimate, the age of Deepa Chatterjee is around 80-83 years old (as of 2020). Deepa does not disclose the names of her family members.
Deepa Chatterjee’s husband Soumitra Chatterjee and daughter Poulami ‘Bose’ Chatterjee
According to my research, her father was a small businessman and her mother was a housewife. She spent her childhood in West Bengal along with siblings. After completing her studies, she started working in the entertainment industry.
Marriage, Husband & Children
The popular actress currently lives in Kolkata along with her family. Talking about her married life then, Deepa Chatterjee got married to her husband “Soumitra Chatterjee” in the year 1960.
Deepa Chatterjee with her husband Soumitra Chatterjee
As per the media sources, the couple first met at a movie set. According to Wikipedia, Deepa and Soumitra Chatterjee are the parents of two kids “Sougata Chatterjee” (son) and “Poulami ‘Bose’ Chatterjee” (daughter).
Let me tell you that, both of her kids also belong to the entertainment industry. Deepa Chatterjee’s grandson is also a famous Bengali actor.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepa Chatterjee
- As per the sources, Deepa started working in the entertainment industry at a very young age like her husband.
- According to IMDB, her most prominent work is Bilambita Lay in the year 1970, in which Deepa played a lead role.
- Apart from this, she has also featured in many other famous movies and TV shows like Durga, The Tree, Gaach, and others.
- Apart from acting, she has also worked as a director and producer in the Bengali entertainment industry.
- According to the sources, her daughter “Poulami Bose” is also a producer.
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- Let me tell you that, Deepa’s husband Soumitra Chatterjee has won 4 National Film Awards and 5 Civilian awards.
Deepa Chatterjee in the movie Bilambita Loy
- Not only this, but he also won South and East Filmfare Awards.
- Deepa also works with Soumitra in many theatre plays.
- Deepa Chatterjee has also appeared in many educational institutions as a guest.
- According to the media sources, she also works as a philanthropist and is a member of many charitable organizations.
- As per an estimate, the height of Deepa Chatterjee is around 5 feet 5 inches (approx.).
- Being a Bengali, she mostly wears sarees and applies a large Bindi on her forehead.
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