Noted actress Kabori passes away
Legendary actress Sarah Begum Kabori died at Sheikh Russel Gastroliver Institute and Hospital in Dhaka on Friday night.
She breathed her last at a healthcare facility at 12:20am, said her son Shaker Chisty.
She was 70.
Kabori have been on life support at the ICU of Sheikh Russel Gastroliver Institute and Hospital because the April 15 afternoon. She finally died fighting on her behalf life during the last 13 days.
Earlier, she was admitted to Kurmitola General Hospital in the administrative centre during the night on April 5.
It could be mentioned that following the Covid-19 test report came at hand early in the afternoon on April 5, Kabori learnt that she had tested Covid-19 positive. Afterward, she got admitted to the Kurmitola Hospital at night on April 5.
Kabori had been experiencing other physical issues including kidney ailments.
Sarah Begum Kabori was born in Chattogram on July 19, 1948.
The actress found a niche in the minds of millions since her debut through Subash Dutt's 'Sutorang' in 1964. She used her popularity to improve the freedom fighters and Bangladeshi refugees in India during the War of Independence.
The acclaimed actress acted in about 200 films and won national film awards for just two occasions - in 1978 for acting in 'Sareng Bou' and lifetime achievement award in 2013.
She's acted in films namely 'Abirbhab', 'Je Agune Puri', 'Deep Nebhe Nai', 'Dorpo Churno', 'Neel Akasher Niche', 'Agantuk', 'Odhikar', 'Smritituku Thak', 'Rangbaz', 'Kanch Kata Heere', 'Upahar' and others.
Kabori, also a former lawmaker from Narayanganj, started shooting on her behalf new film “Ei Tumi Sei Tumi” in March this past year, which is yet to end because of the ongoing pandemic.
