About

Known credits:
34
Birthday:
1909-10-19
Place of birth:
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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Chandrabati Devi

Overview

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

Acting
1974 Rodon Bhara Basanta Actor Somenath's Mother N/A
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1973 Agnibhramar Actor N/A
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1972 Chinna Patra Actor N/A
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1971 Jiban Jigyasa Actor Indranil's Aunt N/A
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1971 Jay Jayanti Actor Jayanta's Grandmother 58
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1960 Sakher Chor Actor Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance) N/A
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1960 Raja-Saja Actor 59
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1959 Sashibabur Sansar Actor N/A
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1959 Deep Jele Jaai Actor Matron 58
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1959 Bicharak Actor N/A
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1959 Marutirtha Hinglaj Actor Bhairabhi 58
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1958 The Philosopher's Stone Actor Guest at Cocktail Party 59
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1958 Indrani Actor Sudarshan Dutta's mother N/A
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1957 Jiban Trishna Actor Suprabha N/A
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1957 Chandranath Actor N/A
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1957 The Lost Melody Actor Alok's Mother 59
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1957 Tasher Ghawr Actor N/A
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1957 Prithibi Amare Chay Actor 59
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1956 Putrabadhu Actor N/A
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1956 One Night Actor N/A
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1956 Laksha-Heera Actor N/A
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1955 Bratacharini Actor N/A
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1955 Raikamal Actor N/A
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1955 Dui Bon Actor N/A
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1954 Agni Pariksha Actor N/A
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1954 Moner Mayur Actor N/A
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1949 Iran Ki Ek Raat Actor N/A
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1945 Two Generations Actor Bimala N/A
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1944 My Sister Actor Rekha N/A
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1942 Saugandh Actor N/A
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1939 Baradidi Actor N/A
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1937 Didi Actor N/A
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1935 Devdas Actor Chandramukhi N/A
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1934 Dakshayagna Actor Sati N/A
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