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News18
2 days ago
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Once Worked With Naseeruddin Shah, This Former Bengali Actress Found Wandering On Streets
1/9 Initially, few could make sense of her words or identity. But a few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. The police later confirmed her identity. (Image: Instagram) 3/9 Choudhury, according to her social media profiles, had appeared in several notable works, including 'Dwitiyo Purush', a crime thriller directed by Srijit Mukherji, and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga', a unique bilingual film featuring Naseeruddin Shah. (Image: Instagram) She was also seen in Bengali television serials like 'Rupsagore Moner Manush' and 'Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle', where she played supporting characters. (Image: Instagram) According to a report by The Indian Express, Choudhury was first noticed by locals when she was taking shelter from rain at a roadside rest area in Khandaghosh, a locality in the district. When the locals approached her, she introduced herself by saying, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress." (Image: Instagram) During conversations with both locals and the police, Choudhury reportedly gave conflicting accounts of where she was from. At times, she said she came from Kolkata, and at other moments, claimed she was from Bolpur. (Image: Instagram) 9/9
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Actress Sumi Har Choudhury found wandering in Bardhaman; police try to locate her family
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Adbhut Mugdhota - Dwitiyo Purush Former Bengali actress Sumi Har Choudhury was reportedly found wandering on the roadside near Amila Bazar in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on July 14. 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress' According to Indian Express, dressed in shorts and a black shirt, she was spotted scribbling on paper and speaking incoherently in both Bengali and English. Her disoriented appearance initially confused onlookers until she softly declared, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress. ' But for the group of kind-hearted locals at Khandaghosh, her story began to unfold after they looked up her name online. Reportedly, the residents who saw her didn't believe her when she kept on repeating that she was an actor. Only after seeing her pictures, they got to know the truth. 'She has been moved to a shelter home" - Police says She reportedly gave inconsistent details about her background, sometimes saying she was from Kolkata, and at other times from Bolpur. According to police, she was once a resident of Behala in Kolkata and may have spent time in Bolpur. 'She has been moved to a shelter home. We have informed the Behala Police Station and are trying to contact her family,' said Abhishek Mandal, Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bardhaman Sadar South. Work front Sumi Har Choudhury, who once worked in side roles in well-known Bengali films like 'Dwitiyo Purush' and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga' (starring Naseeruddin Shah), as well as serials such as Rupsagore Moner Manush and Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle, had largely faded from public memory. 'Dwitiyo Purush' was directed by Srijit Mukherjee and had the actors Parambata Chatterjee, Rwitobroto Mukherjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Raima Sen in pivotal roles. The Bengali film had received good reviews from both audiences and critics. 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga' was helmed by Judhajit Sarkar. The film also received good reviews.
News18
4 days ago
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'I'm An Actress': Sumi Har Choudhury, Once Seen In Bengali Films, Found Disoriented By Roadside
Last Updated: A few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. Wearing shorts and a black full-sleeved shirt, a middle-aged woman sat quietly by the roadside near Amila Bazar in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Monday afternoon. Clutching a pen and paper, she spoke incoherently in a mix of Bengali and English, drawing the attention of local passersby. Initially, few could make sense of her words or identity. But a few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. The police later confirmed her identity. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bardhaman Sadar South, Abhishek Mandal, Choudhury was spotted near the Bardhaman-Arambagh state highway. 'She has been sent to a shelter home and efforts are underway to trace her family. We have informed the Behala police station in Kolkata," Mandal told reporters. Authorities are now trying to understand how the actress, once active in the Bengali entertainment industry, ended up in such a condition. Choudhury, according to her social media profiles, had appeared in several notable works, including 'Dwitiyo Purush', a crime thriller directed by Srijit Mukherji, and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga', a unique bilingual film featuring Naseeruddin Shah. She was also seen in Bengali television serials like 'Rupsagore Moner Manush' and 'Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle', where she played supporting characters. According to a report by The Indian Express, Choudhury was first noticed by locals when she was taking shelter from rain at a roadside rest area in Khandaghosh, a locality in the district. When the locals approached her, she introduced herself by saying, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress." Curious and somewhat sceptical, the residents searched her name on the internet and matched her face with images from her old film and TV appearances. 'She seemed mentally disturbed, but kept repeating that she had acted in serials. At first, we didn't believe her," said a local resident who spoke to the media. 'Then we saw her photos online and realised she was telling the truth." During conversations with both locals and the police, Choudhury reportedly gave conflicting accounts of where she was from. At times, she said she came from Kolkata, and at other moments, claimed she was from Bolpur. Police investigations suggest that although she was originally a resident of Behala in Kolkata, she may have lived for a time in Bolpur, located in Birbhum district. As of now, it remains unclear how Choudhury ended up in Khandaghosh or what circumstances led her to this vulnerable state. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
