Chandrabati Devi

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Chandrabati Devi

Acting October 19, 1909

Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

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 Beng…

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The Philosopher's Stone

The Philosopher's Stone

6.8 1958 Movie
Raikamal

Raikamal

9.0 1955 Movie
Pathey Holo Deri

Pathey Holo Deri

9.0 1957 Movie
Devdas

Devdas

8.0 1935 Movie
Prithibi Amare Chay

Prithibi Amare Chay

9.5 1957 Movie
Two Generations

Two Generations

9.0 1945 Movie
Dui Bon

Dui Bon

1955 Movie
Agni Pariksha

Agni Pariksha

10.0 1954 Movie
Chinna Patra

Chinna Patra

1972 Movie
Iran Ki Ek Raat

Iran Ki Ek Raat

9.0 1949 Movie
Raja-Saja

Raja-Saja

8.5 1960 Movie
The Singing Heart

The Singing Heart

10.0 1954 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1974
    Rodon Bhara Basanta

    Movie Somenath's Mother

  2. 1973
    Agnibhramar

    Movie

  3. 1972
    Chinna Patra

    Movie

  4. 1971
    Jiban Jigyasa

    Movie Indranil's Aunt

  5. 1971
    Jay Jayanti

    Movie Jayanta's Grandmother

  6. 1965
    Portrait of a Princess

    Movie

  7. 1960
    Sakher Chor

    Movie Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)

  8. 1960
    Raja-Saja

    Movie

  9. 1959
    Sashibabur Sansar

    Movie

  10. 1959
    Deep Jele Jaai

    Movie Matron

  11. 1959
    The Judge

    Movie

  12. 1959
    Marutirtha Hinglaj

    Movie Bhairabhi

  13. 1958
    Indrani

    Movie Sudarshan Dutta's mother

  14. 1958
    The Philosopher's Stone

    Movie Guest at Cocktail Party

  15. 1957
    Jiban Trishna

    Movie Suprabha

  16. 1957
    Pathey Holo Deri

    Movie Mashima

More credits
  1. 1957
    Chandranath

    Movie

  2. 1957
    Harano Sur

    Movie Alok's Mother

  3. 1957
    Tasher Ghawr

    Movie

  4. 1957
    Prithibi Amare Chay

    Movie Mrs. Majumdar

  5. 1956
    Putrabadhu

    Movie

  6. 1956
    Trijama

    Movie Kushal's Mother

  7. 1956
    Ekti Raat

    Movie

  8. 1956
    Laksha-Heera

    Movie

  9. 1955
    Raikamal

    Movie

  10. 1955
    Dui Bon

    Movie

  11. 1954
    A Virtuous Woman

    Movie

  12. 1954
    Agni Pariksha

    Movie

  13. 1954
    The Singing Heart

    Movie

  14. 1949
    Iran Ki Ek Raat

    Movie

  15. 1945
    Two Generations

    Movie Bimala

  16. 1944
    My Sister

    Movie Rekha

  17. 1942
    Saugandh

    Movie

  18. 1939
    Baradidi

    Movie

  19. 1937
    Didi

    Movie

  20. 1935
    Devdas

    Movie Chandramukhi

  21. 1934
    Dakshayagna

    Movie Sati