Sandhyarani


Sandhyarani Chatterjee was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She was a reigning actress of Bengali cinema during 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in more than 250 Bengali films. She made her silver screen debut in Sarbojanin Bibahotsab. She featured opposite Uttam Kumar in Ajoy Kar's Bardidi. Even after she played supporting characters later, her popularity remained intact.

Career

In 1948, Sandhyarani featured as Gyanoda in Arakshaniya based on Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's much celebrated novel of the same name. Ajoy Bhattacharya cast her in his Bengali comedy film Chhadmabeshi based on the story of the same name by Upendranath Gangopadhyay. Suchitra Sen eschewed the central role in Suryamukhi, Sandhyarani was offered to play the concerned role.

Filmography

YearTitleNote
1938Sarbojanin BibahotsabDebut, Credited as Angur
1938Jagapisi §Credited as Angur
1938Bekar NashanCredited as Angur
1941Banglar Meye
1941Mayer Pran
1941Nandini
1941Shakuntala
1941Sreeradha
1941Pratishodh
1942Bhishma
1942Bondi
1942Parineeta
1943Jogajog
1943Sahadharmini
1943Samadhan
1944Chhadmabeshi
1945Mane Na Mana
1946Natun Bou
1946Pather Sathi
1946Saat Number Bari
1946Sangram
1946Tumi Aar Ami
1947Tapobhanga
1948Arakshaniya
1948Drishtidan
1948Purabi
1948Sahara
1948Shankha Sindur
1948Shyamaler Swapno
1949Abhiman
1949Bisher Dhoan
1949Herfer
1949Nireddesh
1951Darpachurna
1951Ganyer Meye
1951Panditmashai
1952Bindur Chhele
1952Kapalkundala
1952Sanjibani
1952Rani Bhabani
1953Haranath Pandit
1953Harilakshmi
1953Nishkriti
1953Rami Chandidas
1954Amar Prem
1954Mantra Shakti
1955Bidhilipi
1955Bratacharini
1955Hrad
1956Abhagir Swarga
1956Dhular Dharani
1956Mahakabi Girishchandra
1956Mahanisha
1956Sinthir Sindur
1957Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957Bardidi
1957Prithibi Amare Chaay
1957Tapasi
1960Mayamriga
1963Akashpradip
1963Badsha
1964Deep Nebhe Nai
1976Hansaraj
1985Parama
1988Apaman
1989Aghatan Ajo Ghate
1989Aparanher Alo
2001Shesh AshrayPosthumous release