Mahua Roychoudhury

Mahua Roy Choudhury (; 24 September 1956 – 22 July 1985) was an Indian actress who is recognized for her work in Bengali cinema. She is considered to be one of the most successful actresses of Bengali Cinema. She received several awards including a Filmfare Award. She was posthumously conferred with the Best Actress Award for her role in Aadmi Aur Aurat at the 5th Damascus International Film Festival in 1987.

Death At the midnight of 12 July 1985, Mahua, in a complete drunk state had a fire accident at her residence, getting serious burns. She succumbed to her injuries. The exact cause of the fire accident remains a mystery. Many believed that she committed suicide, while some accepted it to be an accident. If the former is true then it would be her third suicide attempt. After nearly ten days of hospitalisation, she died on 22 July 1985. She was 28.

She had around 15 films running on her shoulder at the time of her death. Many of her films were released after her death like Anurager Choya, Prem O Paap, Abhimaan, Ashirbaad, Kenaram Becharam, Abir, etc. The whole industry grieved on her sudden demise.

1987 Aadmi Aur Aurat Filmography This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Sriman Prithviraj (1973) - Amala Bala (Roy) Mukherjee Je Jekhane Dariye (1974) Raja (1974) Bagh Bondi Khela (1975, revised in 1989) - Dolon Bose Sei Chokh (1976) Dampati (1976) Anandamela (1976) Jiban Morur Prante (1976) Asamay (1976) Ajashra Dhanyabad (1976) Chhotto Nayak (1977) Kabita (1977) Behula Lokhindar (1977) Seshraksha (1977) Babumoshai (1977) Pratishruti (1977) Ranger Saheb (1978) Parichay (1978) Ghatkali (1979) Dub De Mon Kali Bole (1979) Daksha Joggo (1979) Dour (1979) Mother (1979) Bono Basar (1979) Ei to Sangsar (1979) Satma (1979) Paka Dekha (1980) - Aparna Priyatama (1980) Subarnalata (1980) Kalo Chokher Tara (1980) Sei Sur (1980) Sesh Bichar (1980) Parabesh (1980) Dadar Kirti (1980) Upalabdhi (1981) Subarna Golak (1981) Pratishodh (1981) Kalankini (1981) Surya Sakshi (1981) Saheb (1981) - Bulti Kapalkundala (1981) Father (1981) Bodhon (1982) Sati Sabitri Satyaban (1982) Aaj Kal Porshur Galpo (1982) Subha Rajani (1982) Iman Kalyan (1982) - Mallika Sonar Bangla (1982) Amrita Kumbher Sandhane (1982) Matir Swargo (1982) Shathe Shathyang (1982) Agent Raaj (1982) as Akansha "Asha" Sen Faisala (1982) Utsarga (1983) Suparna (1983) Jabanbondi (1983) Din Jai (1983) Rajeshwari (1984) Prayaschitta (1984) Lal Golap (1984) Parabat Priya (1984) Shatru (1984) Jog Biyog (1985) Aadmi Aur Aurat (1985, TV Movie) Aloy Phera (1985) Amar Prithibi (1985) Neel Kantha (1985) Paroma (1985) Sandhya Pradip (1985) Till Theke Tal (1985) Anurager Chowa (1986) Kenaram Becharam (1986) Prem O Paap (1986) Abhimaan (1986) Dadu Nati o Hati (1986) Jeeban (1986) Ashirbad (1986) Shapmukti (1986) Madhumoy (1986) Raj Purush (1987) Lalan Fakir (1987) Abir (1987) Jawab (1987) Jagoron (1990) Sankranti (1990) Rangbaaz (1993) Jekhane Ashroy (2009) - (final film role)