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Chandrabati Devi
Actor
Born October 19, 1909Died April 29, 1992 (82 years)
Chandrabati Devi defied societal norms, pursuing a career in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born on 19th October 1909, in Muzaffarpur, she moved to Kolkata, where she graduated in Bengali literature and trained in music under the guidance of Dinendranath Tagore. Her entry into the silent film industry was facilitated by her husband, Bimal Pal, with whom she founded 'Movie Pictures', making her debut in the silent film "Piyari" ' (1929), being catapulted to stardom and possibly becoming the first female film producer in Bengal. Despite challenges, she earned acclaim for roles like Meera in Debaki Bose's cult classic "Meerabai" (1933), Chandramukhi in the 1935 cult classic "Devdas", and "Dakshayagna", with her portrayal of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s heroines leaving a lasting impact.
As her career progressed, she transitioned to character roles, with memorable performances in "Agni Pariksha" and "Ami Sirajer Begum". A talented writer and editor, Chandrabati remained committed to the purity of art throughout her life. She died on 22nd April, 1992.
As her career progressed, she transitioned to character roles, with memorable performances in "Agni Pariksha" and "Ami Sirajer Begum". A talented writer and editor, Chandrabati remained committed to the purity of art throughout her life. She died on 22nd April, 1992.
Filmography
| 1974 | Rodanbhara Basanta · as Somenath's Mother |
| 1973 | Kaya Hiner Kahini · as Prabir's Mother |
| 1971 | Jiban Jigyasa · as Indranil's Aunt |
| 1959 | |
| 1959 | Deep Jweley Jai · as Matron |
| 1959 | |
| 1959 | Marutirtha Hinglaj · as Bhairabhi |
| 1958 | Indrani · as Sudarshan Dutta's Mother |
| 1958 | The Philosopher's Stone · as Guest At Cocktail Party |
| 1957 | Jiban Trishna · as Suprabha |
| 1957 | Harano Sur · as Alok's Mother |
| 1957 | |
| 1957 | Pathey Holo Deri · as Mrs. Choudhury |
| 1956 | |
| 1956 | Trijama · as Kushal's Mother |
| 1955 | Kankabatir Ghat · as Chameli Devi |
| 1955 | |
| 1954 | |
| 1944 | Meri Bahen · as Rekha |
| 1935 | Devdas · as Chandramukhi |