Eminent actress Sharmili Ahmed passed away at her residence in Uttara this morning. She was 75 years old,

The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by her sister, Wahida Mollick Jolly. Sharmili Ahmed had been suffering from cancer, as confirmed by the family.

The actress is indistinguishable from the platform of television in Bangladesh. She is a living legend who has acted in almost 400 films, and 150 television projects.

At the age of four, Sharmili Ahmed started acting on stage. She started her career on radio in 1962, on film in 1964 and on television in 1968. She was a part of 'Dompoti', the first drama serial in the history of Bangladesh television.

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“Acting has been my lifelong pursuit”

Some of her remarkable works are 'Malancha', 'Dompoti', 'Agun', 'Abirvaab', 'Poush Phaguner Pala', 'Meherjaan', 'Abar Hawa Bodol (2014)', 'Brishtir Pore (2005)', 'Amader Ananda Bari (2005)', 'Anchol (2006)', 'Aguntuk (2005)', 'Poshak (2005)', 'Chheleti (2011)', 'Uposhonghar (2010)', 'Chena Manusher Panchalee (2007)', 'Dhupchhaya (2009)' and many more. She will be cherished forever as an honorable personality for her tireless contributions in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.

The beloved actress' Namaz-e-Janaza will take place after Jummah prayers at Uttara Sector-11 mosque, after which she will be laid to rest at the Banani Graveyard.