Acting
Chandrabati Devi
Bengali, Hindi cinema · 37 credits
Born
19 October 1909
Died
29 April 1992 (aged 82)
Birthplace
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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
Filmography
Rodon Bhara Basanta
as Somenath's Mother
Jay Jayanti
as Jayanta's Grandmother
Jiban Jigyasa
as Indranil's Aunt
Sakher Chor
as Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)
Marutirtha Hinglaj
as Bhairabhi
Deep Jele Jaai
as Matron
Indrani
as Sudarshan Dutta's mother
The Philosopher's Stone
as Guest at Cocktail Party
Harano Sur
as Alok's Mother
Prithibi Amare Chay
as Mrs. Majumdar
Jiban Trishna
as Suprabha
Pathey Holo Deri
as Mashima
Trijama
as Kushal's Mother
Two Generations
as Bimala
My Sister
as Rekha
Devdas
as Chandramukhi
Dakshayagna
as Sati