Dibrugarh: 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 by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, she was a founding member of the renowned theater group Mancharupa, established in 1957 by Dr. Hazarika and artist Hasan Sharif Ahmed.
Her close association with Dr. Hazarika began during this period. Ranjana Sarmah Bordoloi, who also performed in radio plays for All India Radio, was a recipient of the state government’s prestigious Bishnu Rabha Award and was an artist pensioner.
Today, her mortal remains will first be taken to the Amolapatty Natya Mandir, followed by Bagmibor Nilmoni Phukan Higher Secondary School, and then to the Dibrugarh Sangeet Vidyalaya (established by her family) to allow the public to pay their last respects.
Subsequently, her body will be taken to Graham Bazar High School, where she once served as an employee, and then to the Jeuti Morol Sangha premises in Chiring Chapori.
After being taken to her residence in Chiring Chapori, her mortal remains will be transported to the crematorium for the final rites.