Kolkata, Feb 18 (UNI) Actor-turned-politician Tapas Paul, who shot into fame and popularity
with his debut film Dadar Kirti (1980), died of cardiac arrest early this morning in Mumbai. He was 61.

According to family sources, he suffered a heart attack at the airport while returning to
Kolkata.

Paul was rushed to Juhu hospital in Mumbai, where he breathed his last at a private
hospital in Mumbai in the wee hours on Tuesday

In a message, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the passing away
of superstar of Bengali cinema and said, “ Saddened and shocked to hear about the demise
of Tapas Paul."

“Saddened & shocked to hear about the demise of Tapas Paul. He was a superstar of
Bengali cinema who was a member of the Trinamool family.Tapas served the people as a
two-term MP and MLA,” she said.

“We will miss him dearly. My condolences to his wife Nandini, daughter Sohini & his many
fans,” Ms Banerjee added.

Bengali film superstar and Trinamool MP Dev Adhikari in a tweet message said, “Sad to
hear about Tapas Da...May his soul rest in Peace....Ur contribution to Bengali films will always
be celebrated.”

Bengali actor Jeet in a message said, “Saddened and shocked to know about sudden
demise of Tapas Pal. Condolences to the bereaved family. RIP.”

Former state minister and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader tweeted, “Deeply
saddened and shocked to hear about the untimely passing away of dear colleague and
former superstar of Bengali cinema Tapas Pal. My deepest condolences to his wife
Nandini and their daughter. No matter what, your memories will always be etched my
friend!! #RIP.”

Paul shot to fame and popularity with his debut film Dadar Kirti (1980), a romantic
drama by Tarun Majumdar, and sustained his fame with films like Saheb (1981), Parabat
Priya (1984), Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (1985), Anurager Choyan (1986), Amar Bandhan
(1986) to name few.

He was awarded the Filmfare Award for his role in Saheb (1981)
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