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Chandrabati Devi

Chandrabati Devi

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Agni Pariksha
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Agni Pariksha

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Agni Pariksha
Poster for Dakshayagna
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Dakshayagna

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Dakshayagna
Sati
Poster for Iran Ki Ek Raat
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Iran Ki Ek Raat

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Iran Ki Ek Raat
Poster for Moner Mayur
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Moner Mayur

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Moner Mayur
Poster for Two Generations
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Two Generations

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Two Generations
Bimala
Poster for Indrani
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Indrani

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Indrani
Sudarshan Dutta's mother
Poster for Chandranath
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Chandranath

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Chandranath
Poster for Sakher Chor
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Sakher Chor

Sakher Chor
Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)
Poster for Marutirtha Hinglaj
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Marutirtha Hinglaj

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Marutirtha Hinglaj
Bhairabhi
Poster for Deep Jele Jaai
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Deep Jele Jaai

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Deep Jele Jaai
Matron

Gallery

Chandrabati Devi portrait