Chandrabati Devi
Known for Acting · 37 credits
- Born
- 1909-10-19
- Died
- 1992-04-29
- Place of birth
- Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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
Movies (37)
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957
as Mrs. Majumdar
Dui Bon
1955
The Delayed Journey
1957
as Mashima
Didi
1937
Chinna Patra
1972
Raikamal
1955
Devdas
1935
as Chandramukhi
Tasher Ghawr
1957
Jiban Jigyasa
1971
as Indranil's Aunt
The Singing Heart
1954
Trial by Fire
1954
The Philosopher's Stone
1958
as Guest at Cocktail Party
Iran Ki Ek Raat
1949
Agnibhramar
1973
A Virtuous Woman
1954
Marutirtha Hinglaj
1959
as Bhairabhi
The Judge
1959
Chandranath
1957
Jay Jayanti
1971
as Jayanta's Grandmother
Saugandh
1942
Sashibabur Sansar
1959
Putrabadhu
1956
Rodon Bhara Basanta
1974
as Somenath's Mother
Indrani
1958
as Sudarshan Dutta's mother
Harano Sur
1957
as Alok's Mother
Laksha-Heera
1956
Jiban Trishna
1957
as Suprabha
My Sister
1944
as Rekha
Two Generations
1945
as Bimala
Trijama
1956
as Kushal's Mother
One Night
1956
Baradidi
1939
Raja-Saja
1960
Portrait of a Princess
1965
Deep Jele Jaai
1959
as Matron
Dakshayagna
1934
as Sati
Sakher Chor
1960
as Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)
About Chandrabati Devi
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, s… With 37 credits spanning from 1934 to 1974, Chandrabati Devi has appeared in 37 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chandrabati Devi Movies
- Prithibi Amare Chay (1957) — as Mrs. Majumdar
- Dui Bon (1955)
- The Delayed Journey (1957) — as Mashima
- Didi (1937)
- Chinna Patra (1972)
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