Chandrabati Devi
Chandrabati Devi was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born on 19 October 1909, in Muzaffarpur, she moved to Kolkata, where she graduated in Bengali literature and trained in music under Dinendranath Tagore. She entered silent film industry with the help of her husband, Bimal Pal, with whom she founded 'Movie Pictures', making her debut in a silent film "Piyari" '. Despite challenges, she earned acclaim for roles like Meera in Debaki Bose's cult classic "Meerabai", as 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".
Devi died on 29 April 1992 at the age of 82.
Filmography
Ami Ratan Praner Thakur Ramkrishna as Bhairabi MaaRodanbhara Basanta Kayahiner Kahini Agnibhramar Ami Sirajer Begam Bigyan O Bidhata Chhinnapatra Naya Michhil Jiban Jigyasa Atattar Din Pare Fariyad Rajkanya Kantatar Sakher Chor Raja Saja Indradhanu Bicharak Marutirtha Hinglaj as Jogini MaaDeep Jwele Jai E Jahar Se Jahar Noy Raater Andhakare Sashibabur Sansar Indrani Parash Pathar as herselfLilakanka Marmabani Jiban Trishna Pathe Holo Deri Chandranath Harano Sur Tasher Ghar Prithibi Amare Chaay Abhishek Madhabir Janya Panchatapa Srimatir Sansar Tamasa Tapasi Putrabadhu Trijama Ekti Raat Laksha Heera- Dui Purush
- Priyo Bandhobi
- Protishruti - as Sumitra,a society woman
- Shuktara
- Devdas -as Chandramukhi
- Meerabai -as Meera