Chandrabati Devi
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1974 · Rodon Bhara Basanta as Somenath's Mother
- 1973 · Agnibhramar as
- 1972 · Chinna Patra as
- 1971 · Jiban Jigyasa as Indranil's Aunt
- 1971 · Jay Jayanti as Jayanta's Grandmother
- 1960 · Sakher Chor as Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)
- 1960 · Raja-Saja as
- 1959 · Sashibabur Sansar as
- 1959 · Deep Jele Jaai as Matron
- 1959 · Bicharak as
- 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 · Chandranath as
- 1957 · The Lost Melody as Alok's Mother
- 1957 · Tasher Ghawr as
- 1957 · Prithibi Amare Chay as
- 1956 · Putrabadhu as
- 1956 · One Night as
- 1956 · Laksha-Heera as
- 1955 · Bratacharini as
- 1955 · Raikamal as
- 1955 · Dui Bon as
- 1954 · Agni Pariksha as
- 1954 · Moner Mayur as
- 1949 · Iran Ki Ek Raat as
- 1945 · Two Generations as Bimala
- 1944 · My Sister as Rekha
- 1942 · Saugandh as
- 1939 · Baradidi as
- 1937 · Didi as
- 1935 · Devdas as Chandramukhi
- 1934 · Dakshayagna as Sati
- Future · The Lost Tune as Alok's mother