Rita Koiral

Rita Koiral (or Rita Kayral; c.1959 – 19 November 2017) was an Indian Bengali actress, especially known for her television and film roles.[1] She appeared in several soap opera roles, often as villains and often opposite Monami Ghosh.[2] Directors she worked with included Prabhat Roy, Agnidev Chatterjee and Aparna Sen. She also acted in jatra (a form of folk theatre).[3]

Koiral was born in Kolkata, and was still living there at the time of her death. She and her estranged husband had one daughter.[2]

In Anupam Kher's 2000 film Bariwali, Rita Koiral provided the voice for another Indian actress, Kirron Kher, the producer's wife, but she was not given the credit when Kher received a National Award for her role in the film. According to the rules, Kher should not have qualified for the award because the role was dubbed.[4] Koiral claimed that Anupam Kher had offered her a share of the award money, but Kirron Kher denied that her part had been overdubbed.[5] Following Koiral's death, The Times of India claimed that she "nursed the wound of being denied her due credit" for the rest of her life.[6]

In addition to acting, Koiral ran a school of dance.[2] She continued to act after being diagnosed with liver cancer,[7] and died in hospital in Kolkata, aged 58.[1]

Filmography

Television

References
  1. "Actor Rita Koiral passes away". Indian Express. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  2. Ruman Ganguly (20 November 2017). "Tollywood mourns for Rita Koiral". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  3. "Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead at 58". India New England News. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  4. Radha Rajadhyaksha (10 April 2016). "Recognising 'behind the voice actors'". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  5. S. Kalidas (4 September 2000). "Dub and be damned". India Today. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  6. Zinia Seni (20 November 2017). "One of Rita Koiral's most significant works remains unacknowledged". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  7. "Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead". Business Standard. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  8. "Rita Koiral". British Film Institute. Retrieved 29 November 2017.

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