Death is incredibly difficult to accept. Yet, there’s truly no way around facing the harsh reality of it. It’s a truth that shakes people to their core. And it’s not just the deaths of loved ones; people also remember the passing of certain stars. Some deaths remain unresolved, leading to the loss of talents that perhaps shouldn’t have been.

One such person was Bengali cinema’s queen, Mahua Roychowdhury.

This actress’s smile and beauty captivated the people of Bengal. Bengalis were enchanted by her doll-like figure and acting prowess. However, that happiness for Bengali cine-lovers didn’t last long. Instead, along with Mahua, countless people’s love burned in the fire that day. Many stories circulated. As bright as Mahua’s film career was, her personal life was equally bleak. At 18, against her family’s wishes, she eloped and married Tilak Chakraborty. Their marriage was far from happy. A year later, she had a son.

Mahua was one of Bengali cinema’s brightest stars. But her life changed in the flames. It’s said that on that night, Mahua caught fire. Some claim she tried to commit suicide, while others allege murder. But what truly happened that day remains a mystery. However, in her final moments, she kept repeating one thing. What was it? She was hospitalized for nearly seven days, but it wasn’t enough to save her.

Even after 80% of her body was burned, Mahua, a mother, kept saying only one thing. Her son, Gola, was very young then. He saw his mother suffering in the hospital day after day but couldn’t save her. Mahua affectionately called him Gola. That’s why, in her last moments, she kept murmuring one thing: “Gola is left behind, look after him.” She entrusted her friend Ratna Ghoshal with this responsibility. However, most believe Mahua’s death didn’t have to happen this way.