Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- Veteran actor Manoj Mitra, best known for his remarkable contribution to Bengali cinema, has passed away.

He died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Kolkata's Salt Lake due to age-related ailments. He was in his 80s.

After learning about the demise of Manoj Mitra, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X and paid her heartfelt condolences.

"Saddened by the demise of the famous actor, director and playwright, 'Banga Bibhushan' Manoj Mitra today morning. He had been a leading personality in our theatre and film worlds and his contributions have been immense. I convey my condolences to his family, friends and admirers," she wrote.

Mitra's most famous project is Tapan Sinha's Banchharamer Bagan, which was ...