Here's why Puratawn could mark Sharmila Tagore¡¯s last bow in Bengali cinema

With Puratawn, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, a treasured icon of Bengali and Hindi cinema has arrived to the big screen one more time. But given that the famous actor hinted that it might be her last appearance in a Bengali film, this eagerly awaited release could also mark a significant turning point in her career. During a recent media appearance, the veteran actress discussed the movie and the possibility that this would be her final Bengali picture.

Puratawn could be Sharmila Tagore¡¯s last Bengali film

As per PTI, when asked about the possibility of appearing in future Bengali films, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore expressed her fondness for them, saying she loves everything about Kolkata and enjoys working in Bengali cinema. However, she admitted that her current health conditions make it difficult for her to maintain the level of fitness required for film shoots.

Reflecting on her experience shooting for Puratwan in 2023, Sharmila recalled spending 14¨C15 days at a resort on the banks of the Ganga with the film's team, describing it as a memorable and enjoyable time.

Speaking about the film, she shared her delight at being able to act in Bengali again after more than a decade. She mentioned how natural it felt to improvise lines and express herself in her mother tongue. Despite her vast experience, Sharmila noted that every film continues to present its own set of challenges.

Sharmila Tagore¡¯s Bengali films

Sharmila Tagore's notable Bengali films include Apur Sansar released in 1959, Devi in 1960, Nayak in 1966, Aranyer Din Ratri in 1970, Seemabaddha in 1971, and Puratawn in 2023.

Sharmila Tagore¡¯s cancer diagnosis

When fans learned in 2023 that veteran actress Sharmila Tagore had been fighting cancer in seclusion, they were taken aback. Soha Ali Khan, her daughter, has provided additional information about that trying time, including how the early diagnosis helped her mother's treatment and recovery. Soha disclosed that Sharmila was given a lung cancer diagnosis at stage zero, which is incredibly early, in an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit. She mentioned that her mother did not need chemotherapy or other intensive treatments because she was one of the very few people who were diagnosed so early. After the cancer was surgically removed, Sharmila is now "touchwood, fine," as Soha kindly said.

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