Bela Bose, yesteryear actress and dancer, trained in Classical Manipuri dance form, passed away on 20 February, 2023, aged 79 years

Mumbai: Bela Bose had had acted in more than 200 Hindi and regional Indian movies from 1950s through the 1980s. She was best known for her graceful and energetic dances and talented acting in blockbuster movies like ‘Shikar’, ‘Jeene ki Raah’, and ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ to name a few. Bela Bose was married to actor and film maker, Asis Kumar. She was a multi-faceted individual who wrote poetry, was a skilled painter, and state level swimmer. She had served as the President of War Widows Association under the aegis of Smt. Mohini Giri.
She enjoyed a loyal fan following on her social media platforms. Above all, she was a loving and inspiring mother and grandmother. Hers is a life that’ll be celebrated and revered by all who knew her. She is survived by her son and daughter and grandson.