Sandhyarani
Sandhyarani | |
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Born | August 1922[1] Kolkata |
Died | 19 July 1999[2] | (aged 76)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Children | 1[3] |
Sandhyarani Chatterjee (widely known as Sandhyarani) was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.[4] She was a reigning actress of Bengali cinema during 1940s and 1950s.[5] She appeared in more than 250 Bengali films.[6] She made her silver screen debut in Sarbojanin Bibahotsab (April 26, 1938).[7] She featured opposite Uttam Kumar in Ajoy Kar's Bardidi (1957).[8] Even after she played supporting characters later, her popularity remained intact.[9]
Career
In 1948, Sandhyarani featured as Gyanoda in Arakshaniya based on Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's much celebrated novel of the same name.[10] Ajoy Bhattacharya cast her in his Bengali comedy film Chhadmabeshi (1944)[a] based on the story of the same name by Upendranath Gangopadhyay. [11][12] Suchitra Sen eschewed the central role in Suryamukhi, Sandhyarani was offered to play the concerned role.[13]
Filmography
§ | Indicates a short film |
Year | Title | Note | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
1938 | Sarbojanin Bibahotsab | Debut, Credited as Angur | [14] |
Jagapisi § | Credited as Angur | ||
Bekar Nashan | Credited as Angur | ||
1941 | Banglar Meye | [15] | |
Mayer Pran | |||
Nandini | |||
Shakuntala | |||
Sreeradha | |||
Pratishodh | |||
1942 | Bhishma | [16] | |
Bondi | |||
Parineeta | |||
1943 | Jogajog | ||
Sahadharmini | |||
Samadhan | |||
1944 | Chhadmabeshi | [17] | |
1945 | Mane Na Mana | ||
1946 | Natun Bou | ||
Pather Sathi | |||
Saat Number Bari | |||
Sangram | |||
Tumi Aar Ami | |||
1947 | Tapobhanga | [18] | |
1948 | Arakshaniya | ||
Drishtidan | |||
Purabi | |||
Sahara | |||
Shankha Sindur | |||
Shyamaler Swapno | |||
1949 | Abhiman | ||
Bisher Dhoan | |||
Herfer | [19] | ||
Nireddesh | [20] | ||
1951 | Darpachurna | [21] | |
Ganyer Meye | |||
Panditmashai | |||
1952 | Bindur Chhele | [22] | |
Kapalkundala | |||
Sanjibani | |||
Rani Bhabani | [23] | ||
1953 | Haranath Pandit | ||
Harilakshmi | |||
Nishkriti | |||
Rami Chandidas | |||
1954 | Amar Prem | ||
Mantra Shakti | |||
1955 | Bidhilipi | ||
Bratacharini | |||
Hrad | |||
1956 | Abhagir Swarga | ||
Dhular Dharani | |||
Mahakabi Girishchandra | |||
Mahanisha | |||
Sinthir Sindur | |||
1957 | Adarsha Hindu Hotel | ||
Bardidi | [8] | ||
Prithibi Amare Chay | |||
Tapasi | |||
1960 | Mayamriga | ||
1963 | Akashpradip | ||
Badsha | |||
1964 | Deep Nebhe Nai | [24] | |
1976 | Hansaraj | [25] | |
1985 | Parama | ||
1988 | Apaman | ||
1989 | Aghatan Ajo Ghate | ||
Aparanher Alo | |||
2001 | Shesh Ashray | Posthumous release |
Notes
- ^ In 1971, Agradoot remade this film under the same title starring Uttam Kumar. It became a massive financial success.
References
- ^ Roy Chowdhury, Moumita (2004). রূপোলি পর্দার অন্তরালে (in Bengali). Biva Publication. ISBN 9789390890989.
- ^ "MAMATA NOMINEE LIST TAKES SHAPE". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Mystery over help's death at late actor's house". The Times of India. 15 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "ফার্ন রোডে পরিচারিকার অগ্নিদগ্ধ দেহ উদ্ধার". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Bangla, Jago (8 October 2022). "বাংলা ছবির লক্ষ্মীরা". JagoBangla. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "অগ্নিদগ্ধ মৃত্যু ঘিরে স্মৃতিতে সন্ধ্যারানি". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "সন্ধ্যারানী". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Birth Anniversary Special: Uttam Kumar's magical combination with the path-breaker in Bengali cine classics Ajoy Kar". The Times of India. 3 September 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Sreelekha: মা লক্ষ্মী সেজে সোশাল মিডিয়ায় অবতীর্ণ শ্রীলেখা মিত্র, দেখেছেন তাঁর নয়া অবতার?". calcuttanews.tv. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "1948 - arakshaniya.pdf" (PDF). docs.google.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "ছদ্মবেশী (১৯৪৪)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "1944 - Chadmabeshi.pdf" (PDF). docs.google.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, শুভদীপ. "অভিনেতার আড়ালে পরিচালক বিকাশ রায়". Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "1938 - Sarbojanin Bibahotsab.pdf" (PDF). docs.google.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "বাংলার মেয়ে". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Bhishma (1942)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Chhadmabeshi (1945)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "প্রথম বাঙালি মুসলিম নায়িকা 'বনানী চৌধুরী'". www.newsg24.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Herfer (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Niruddesh (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Darpachurna (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Bindur Chhele (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Rani Bhabani (1952)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Deep Nebhe Nai (1964)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "'হংসরাজ' হওয়ার কথা ছিল না অরিন্দম গাঙ্গুলির! প্রথমে গান গেয়েছিলেন তিনি, তার পর…". TheWall. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
External links
Sandhyarani at IMDb