Noted Rabindra Sangeet exponent Suchitra Mitra died in Kolkata today following cardiac arrest. She was 86. Suchitra Mitra took learning of Rabindra Sangeet from Pankaj Kumar Malik. She was awarded Deshikottam by the Viswabharati University. She was also receipient of Padmashree and several others distinguish awards. The West Bengal Chief Minister Mr.Buddhadev Bhattacharyajee has condoled her death. Many cultural personalities also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Suchitra Mitra.