About Sumita Devi
Lived 1936 – 2004 (aged 67). Sumita Devi was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani actor.
Sumita Devi (born Hena Bhattacharya) also known as Nilufar Begum (February 2, 1936 - January 6, 2004) was a Bangladeshi actress. In 45 years of her career, she acted in around 200 films and 150 radio and television dramas.
Early life and career Devi was born in Manikganj District in the then Bengal Presidency. She debuted her acting in the film Asiya (1960). Later she produced five films. Ei Desh Tomar Amar (1959) Matir Pahar (1959) Asiya (1960) Kakhono Asheni (1961) Kancher Deyal (1963) Sonar Kajal (1962) Ei To Jiban (1964) Dui Diganta (1964) Sangam (1964) Behula (1966) Agun Niye Khela (1967) Abhishap (1967) Ora Egaro Jon (1972) She had another son and a daughter.
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Who was Sumita Devi?
Bangladeshi actress (1936-2004)
When was Sumita Devi born?
Sumita Devi was born on 2 February 1936 in Dhaka.
When did Sumita Devi die?
Sumita Devi died on 6 January 2004 in Dhaka.
What was Sumita Devi's occupation?
Sumita Devi was an actor.
What nationality was Sumita Devi?
Sumita Devi was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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