Anubha Gupta


Anubha Gupta was an Indian Bengali actress and singer who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She received the Best Actress in Supporting Role Award at the 26th Annual BFJA Awards for the film ''Hansuli Banker Upakatha.''

Early life

Anubha Gupta was born in 1929 in Dinajpur, British Raj though she was likely born in 1930. She had an interest in dance and music since her childhood. She studied in Parry Charan Girls School, Banipith and later Shantiniketan.

Career

Gupta joined Bengali cinema as a playback singer when music director Robin Chatterjee introduced her to films. Her debut film as an actress was Samarpan which was released in 1949. She acted in theater in parallel with the silver screen. Her performance in Kabi, Ratna Dip, Champadangar Bou, Hansuli Banker Upokatha made her an established film actress and she rapidly worked her way to the top among Bengali actresses within five years. She also worked with Satyajit Ray in Abhijan and Kanchanjangha. Gupta first married footballer Anil De. Her second marriage was with actor Rabi Ghosh.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleSourceNote
1948Bish Bachar Pore
1948Ghumiye Ache Graam
1949Abhijatya
1949KaviThakurjhee
1949Ananya
1949Bamuner MeyeSandhya
1950Mandanda
1950Sheshbesh
1951Ratnadeep
1953Bhagaban Shrikrishna ChaitanyaShiuli
1954Champadangar BouKadambini
1954Kalyani
1954Mantra Shakti
1954JaydevBimala
1954Jadubhatta
1955AnupamaKalyani
1955Kankabatir Ghat
1955Kalindi
1955UpaharSunil's aunt
1955Shreebatsa Chinta
1955Aparadhi
1955Swami Vivekananda
1956Shankar Narayan Bank
1956Shyamali
1956Saheb [Bibi Golam (film)|Saheb Bibi Golam]Jaba
1956TrijamaAbala
1956Mahanisa
1958TansenPrem Kumari
1959Shree Shree Mahalaxmi PujaSriya Chandaluni
1960MasoomMrs. Gupta
1960Shesh Parjantya
1961Maa
1962Hansuli Banker Upakatha
1962KanchenjunghaAnima
1962Dhoop Chhaya
1963PalatakGolap
1963TridharaChhoto maa - Kali's wife
1963Chhaya Surya
1964Subha O Debatar Gras
1964BibhasBidyut Bala
1965Alor PipasaNeela Devi
1965JayaMejobou
1965Mukhujey Paribar
1967Nayika SangbadRamaboudi
1967Balika Badhu
1968Panchashar
1968Mathur
1969ParineetaCharu's mother
1969Pratham Kadam PhoolSukanto's aunt
1970Padmagolap
1970RupasiBalaram's Eldest SIL
1970Ekhoni
1970Dibratrir Kabya
1971Calcutta 71Kolkata 71 was referenced
1971ChhadmabeshiLabanya
1971Pratham PratishrutyMokshada
1971Dhanyee MeyeGobardhan's wife
1971Archana
1972Sesh Parba
1972AninditaLatika
1972Jaban
1973ChithiPrasenjit's mother
1974Chhanda Patan
1976DattaNalini