15th July, 2003
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting  


SHRI PRASAD CONDOLES THE DEATH OF LEELA CHITNIS


The Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad has condoled the death of renowned film actress Leela Chitnis, who passed away at Danbury, USA. In his condolence message, Shri Prasad said that Leela Chitnis was a pioneer of early Indian cinema who through her films served the cause of women’s equality. Her contribution to the growth of Indian cinema will be remembered for long, he said.