Lisa Ray Instagram – A principled and urbane giant is no more. #soumitrachatterjee’s passing signifies the passing of an era. The actor/writer/poet/renaissance artist represented the ‘urban, intellectual Bengali’ and has been recognised as one one of the biggest stars of India’s parallel cinema. But it’s his performances, his quiet, deeply compassionate screen presence that opens up a gaping hole in cinema and my heart. Go in grace, sir. Thank you for sharing your gifts.