The Rajya Sabha today mourned the passing away of noted filmmaker and former member of the House, Mrinal Sen.<br />''<br />''Making an obituary reference, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said, in the passing away of Sen, the country has lost a legendary filmmaker, a proponent of parallel cinema and a distinguished parliamentarian. The members also observed silence as a mark of respect to the departed.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mrinal Sen breathed his last yesterday at the age of 95. He was a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from August 1997 to August 2003.</span><br />