Chandrabati Devi
Actor
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
Marutirtha Hinglaj
as Bhairabhi 1959
Deep Jele Jaai
as Matron 1959
Harano Sur
as Alok's Mother 1957
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957
Raja-Saja
1960
Jay Jayanti
as Jayanta's Grandmother 1971
Agni Pariksha
1954
Dakshayagna
as Sati 1934
Iran Ki Ek Raat
1949
Moner Mayur
1954
Two Generations
as Bimala 1945
Indrani
as Sudarshan Dutta's mother 1958
Chandranath
1957
Sakher Chor
as Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance) 1960
Baradidi
1939
Putrabadhu
1956