India, Dec. 22 -- Assam's Ranjana Sarmah Bordoloi, the glamorous actress of the 1960s and 70s who starred in popular Assamese films such as Dr. Bezbarua, Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati, Maniram Dewan, Morom Trishna, Loti-Ghoti, Pratidhwani, Ratanlal, and Sonmai, passed away on Sunday.

During an era when Assamese girls were hesitant to enter the world of acting, she left an indelible mark on the silver screen through her immense talent.

Apart from her acting prowess, she was also a skilled dancer, proficient in Bharatnatyam and other forms, carving a distinct identity for herself in the state's cultural landscape.

She breathed her last at 7:30 pm on Sunday at the age of 80 at JJM Hospital in Dibrugarh.

In addition to acting in films directed ...