Legendary singer Subir Sen known for his renditions in many Bengali and Hindi films breathed his last on Tuesday in a private hospital in Kolkata.
He was 81-years-old and was battling lung cancer. He left behind a wife and a daughter.
From the 50s till the 80s, Sen had sung a number of hit songs. He had also sung duets with Asha Bhonsle and Lata Mangeshkar.
In the 1950s, Sen added a unique romantic touch to hit Bengali songs such as Monalisa tumi ki bolona, Pagla hawa, Oi ujjal din, and Saradin tomay bhebe.
Some of his well-known Hindi songs include Aa ja re nain dware from the Dev Anand-Waheeda Rehman starred Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961) and Main rangeela pyar ka raahi in Chhoti Bahan.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled Sen’s death.
“Saddened at the passing away of legendary singer Subir Sen. He is our Banga Bibhushan. He will always be in our hearts,” Banerjee tweeted.
He was not keeping well for a long time and was admitted to a private hospital. He passed away at 8.05am in the hospital. His body was taken to his house at Panditiya Place and from there to Banichakra and finally to the Keoratalla Crematorium.
