Veteran actor Prabir Mitra was laid to rest on Monday, at Azimpur Cemetery, following a series of tributes at the Film Development Corporation (FDC) and Channel i premises.
His funeral was attended by a large number of colleagues, friends, and admirers, including prominent actors such as Alamgir, Ujjal, Ilias Kanchan, Misha Sawdagar, Chotku Ahmed, Khorshed Alam Khosru, and other film industry personalities.
Prabir Mitra's passing has left the Bengali film industry mourning the loss of one of its finest character actors. He was deeply admired by fans and colleagues alike, many of whom gathered at FDC to offer their final respects. Various film organizations, including the Bangladesh Film Journalists Association (Bachchash), Film Producers Association, Directors Association, Artists Association, and Film Club, also paid tribute to the late actor.
Prabir Mitra passed away on Sunday at 10:10pm in a private hospital in Dhaka, after a prolonged illness. The actor had been struggling with old age and complications such as oxygen deficiency for some time.
His youngest son, Sifat Islam, confirmed that Prabir Mitra was admitted to the hospital on December 22, 2024, and was initially placed in the ICU before being moved to a cabin. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, he passed away while still in the hospital.
Born on August 18, 1943, in Chandina, Comilla, Prabir Mitra grew up in Old Dhaka. He made his debut in the film industry in 1969 with H Akbar's Jalchhobi, which was released in 1971. Though he initially appeared as a leading actor, Mitra is best known for his exceptional portrayal of character roles, which earned him recognition across multiple generations of filmgoers.
Throughout his illustrious career, Prabir Mitra acted in over 400 films, with notable works including Titas Ekti Nadir Naam, Jibon Trishna, Shayana, Jaliat, Foryad, Rokto Shapath, Choritrohin, Joy Porajoy, Angar, Mintu Amar Naam, Fakir Majnu Shah, Modhumita, Oshanto Dheu, Alankar, Anurag, Prottigya, Tarulota, Gaayer Chele, and Putrobodhu, among others.
His death marks the end of an era in Bengali cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that will continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.