Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff honored the late legendary actress Suchitra Sen on what would have been her 95th birthday. Sharing a captivating black and white portrait of Sen on his social media, Jackie highlighted her timeless beauty reminiscent of her movie days. He accompanied the post with Sen’s iconic song “Rahe Na Rahe Hum” sung by Lata Mangeshkar, from the movie “Mamta,” considered one of Sen’s finest works.
Suchitra Sen, a celebrated figure of her era, was a prominent Bollywood actress from the 1950s to the 1970s. She stood out among her contemporaries like Vaijayanthimala, Mala Sinha, and Waheeda Rahman. Known for her roles in movies like “Aandhi,” “Devdas,” and “Mamta,” Sen left a lasting impact on Indian cinema. She was also the mother of actress Moonmoon Sen and the grandmother of actresses Raima Sen and Riya Sen.
Raima Sen, Sen’s granddaughter, also paid tribute to her grandmother on her birth anniversary by sharing a nostalgic black and white picture on social media. In the image, Raima exuded a retro vibe, resembling her grandmother during her early Bollywood days. With the caption “In loving memory of my Amma,” Raima honored the legacy of her iconic grandmother.
