Noted film and television actress Rita Bhaduri left for heavenly abode on Tuesday morning due to kidney failure, as per the reports that are doing the rounds. Her cremation took place on Tuesday afternoon. She was 62 when she breathed her last. In a career spanning about five decades, Rita Bhaduri had acted in more than 70 films and 30 TV shows.
Some of the notable films of the late veteran actress include Raja, Julie, Beta, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar. She also impressed the viewers in TV shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Choti Bahu, Kumkum and Khichdi among others.
Rita Bhaduri was last seen as Imarti Devi in Star Bharat’s TV show Nimki Mukhiya. A number of celebs from the film and television industry took to social media to mourn the loss of the veteran actress..
Rita Bhaduri's co-stars and near and dear ones remember her as a wonderful woman and collague to work with. They maintain that she was full of life and brightened up the sets with her mere presence.
The actress was reportedly suffering from a serious kidney ailment. She passed away at the age of 62. Anil Kapoor took to his Twitter account to moun her loss. He posted, "#RitaBhaduri was one of the finest actresses that #FTII gave us. I had the honour of working with her in Ghar Ho to Aisa, Beta & Viraasat & I'm really saddened to hear about her passing...She will be dearly missed by her friends, family & fans..."
Babul Supriyo shared, "RIP #RitaBhaduri ji. Neither life nor illness got in the way of your dedication towards your craft. A veteran star of the Indian Film and Televison industry, you will be remembered forever. My condolences to her loved ones."
Rita Bhaduri was seen essaying the role of Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's mother in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Her character Mary Gonsalves, who loves and cares for her family is still fresh in the memory of her fans. She had graduated from FTII in the year 1973.
Anupam Kher took to his Twitter account and wrote, "#RitaBhaduri was affectionate, helpful, jovial, bright and full of life. It is sad and unfortunate that we sum up a person only when he or she is gone. I wish we met more often. We have lost a very fine actress and a brand ambassador/alumni of @FTIIOfficial. Om Shanti."
Aashka Goradia wrote on the micro blogging site, "The world of art has lost a kind soul! Besides being a great actor, she was a great human being. Rest In Peace #RitaBhaduri. Will miss seeing your work. #RIP"
Rajpal Yadav wrote, "My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of #RitaBhaduri. Had the opportunity to work with her, she was a lovely person"
Popular TV actor Nakuul Mehta too took to his Twitter account and shared, "Had the good fortune of working with her on our maiden production. Absolute rockstar to have agreed to do what she did for us and with such grace & elan. You shall be missed, Rita ji!"
Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai actress Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori Bhabhi in the sitcom is deeply shocked at the sudden demise of Rita Bhaduri. She told and entertainment portal, "I’m really saddened to know about Ritaji. She was a wonderful women, with a bright heart, very practical from the mind and full of positive spirit. Not to forget, she was an amazing actress too. We use to be like a family on the sets. As soon as I came to know about her, memories came in front of me. The time we shared and enjoyed. I’m missing her. It is really sad when you loose your co-star, as we spend so much of time together. They become like a family.” RIP Rita Bhaduri! (All images via Twitter)
