Chandrabati Devi

Biography

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

Agni Pariksha
Agni Pariksha
Dakshayagna
Dakshayagna
Iran Ki Ek Raat
Iran Ki Ek Raat
Moner Mayur
Moner Mayur
Two Generations
Two Generations
Indrani
Indrani
Chandranath
Chandranath
Sakher Chor
Sakher Chor
Marutirtha Hinglaj
Marutirtha Hinglaj

Filmography

1974 Rodon Bhara Basanta
as Somenath's Mother
1973 Agnibhramar
as
1972 Chinna Patra
as
1971 Jiban Jigyasa
as Indranil's Aunt
1971 Jay Jayanti
as Jayanta's Grandmother
---- The Lost Tune
as Alok's mother
1960 Sakher Chor
as Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)
1960 Raja-Saja
as
1959 Sashibabur Sansar
as
1959 Deep Jele Jaai
as Matron
1959 Bicharak
as
1959 Marutirtha Hinglaj
as Bhairabhi
1958 Indrani
as Sudarshan Dutta's mother
1958 The Philosopher's Stone
as Guest at Cocktail Party
1957 Jiban Trishna
as Suprabha
1957 Chandranath
as
1957 Harano Sur
as Alok's Mother
1957 Tasher Ghawr
as
1957 Prithibi Amare Chay
as
1956 Putrabadhu
as