January 28, 2026
Tapan Sinha was born on 02-10-1924 in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, India. He was an Indian Film Director & Screenwriter who best known for his work in Bengali and Hindi films.
| Other Professions: | Screenwriter |
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| Appearance: | Bengali Bollywood |
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1992 | Arts |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Indian Cinema Award | 2006 | Bengali Film Industry |
Tapan Sinha died on 15 January, 2009, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He was suffering from pneumonia and septicaemia.
| DEATHDAY | 15 January,2009 (Thursday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Tapan Sinha was 84 years 3 months & 13 days old age.