Veteran actor Smriti Biswas, known for her work in numerous Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali films, passed away at her residence in Nashik, Maharashtra, according to sources.
Smriti, aged 100, succumbed to age-related ailments. A celebrated actress of her time, she had been residing in a rented one-room-kitchen flat in the Nashik Road area.
Taking to Instagram, filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared several recent and old photos of the actor. He wrote, “Go away in peace and to a happier place, dear Smritiji. Thank you for blessing our lives. RIP Smriti Biswas.”
Smriti Biswas began her career as a child artist and appeared in films by renowned filmmakers such as Guru Dutt, V Shantaram, Mrinal Sen, Bimal Roy, B.R. Chopra, and Raj Kapoor.
She co-starred with prominent actors like Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar, and Balraj Sahni. Smriti made her film debut with the Bengali movie “Sandhya” in 1930, and her final Hindi film was *Model Girl* in 1960. She retired from acting after marrying filmmaker S D Narang.
Following her husband's death, she relocated to Nashik. Smriti celebrated her 100th birthday on February 17, 2024. She is survived by her two sons, Rajeev and Satyajeet, according to sources.
