Supriya Choudhury

Acting

Supriya Choudhury

Born January 7, 1935 · Myitkyina, British Burma

Died January 26, 2018 · aged 83

Supriya Choudhury AKA Supriya Devi AKA Supriya Banerjee (1935-2018) was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema for more than 50 years. She is best known for her portrayal of exploited Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's 1960 Bengali film Megha Dhaka Tara. She was conferred the Filmfare Award and the BFJA Award twice.

Known For

The NamesakeThe Namesake · 2007
The Namesake
★ 6.82007
MovieDrama
The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
BegaanaBegaana · 1963
Begaana
★ 9.01963
MovieDramaRomance
Seema's happily married life is interrupted by the reappearance of an old college mate who is also a friend of her husband. Unbeknownst to all, her past holds a secret that may well destroy her life.
Andha AtitAndha Atit · 1972
Andha Atit
1972
MovieDrama
Rakhal Das, a postal worker, is accused of murder and theft and imprisoned. However, his son takes it upon himself to prove his innocence and find the real culprit behind the controversy.
NishitheNishithe · 1963
Nishithe
★ 10.01963
MovieDrama
KhelagharKhelaghar · 1999
Khelaghar
1999
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on the short story by Dibyendu Palit, four brothers in an Indian Bengali family conspire against each other over property.
The Name of a RiverThe Name of a River · 2002
The Name of a River
★ 8.02002
MovieDrama
During the 1947 partition of Bengal, a man and a woman cross a river to begin life anew. Their journey manifests many roles against the backdrop of some horrific events and loss of life.
Handa and BhondaHanda and Bhonda · 2010
Handa and Bhonda
★ 5.02010
MovieComedyDrama
Handa and Bhonda both hate their life and they are looking for a miracle to happen.
The SurvivorThe Survivor · 1966
The Survivor
★ 8.01966
MovieDrama
Kal Tumi Aleya’ is the story of rise of Dhirapada Chakroborty from his humble background to the post of general supervisor in Mr. Himanshu Mitra’s company. It’s his journey which shows his various relations with his neighbor whom he calls Sona boudi, Charu di who helps him get this job, Labanya Sarkar, the lady doctor of the company and Amit, Charu’s nephew. The film shows how he faces and handles different circumstances of life and business. It’s the story of Dhirpada’s journey in this delusionary world.

Filmography

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Sonar HarinSonar Harin · 1959
Sonar Harin
1959
MovieDrama
Jayanta Chowdhury, a ground engineer, is gravely injured and is received by his fiancé, Kuntala who takes care of him. However, Jayanta is not at peace as he suspects a conspiracy. He returns to Kolkata, much to Kuntala’s dismay, and starts following another ground engineer Sandeep Mukherjee, who he believes has betrayed his employer. Jayanta gets together with the Intelligence Officer Ranjit Mitra and traces Sandeep’s whereabouts. Sandeep is actually involved with the criminals Krishn Chand and Abdullah who force him to plant a bomb on an international flight. Sandeep, rather unwillingly, gives in as he needs money to treat his handicapped younger brother. Although he loves a girl named Ruby, he is unable to marry her for the same reason. Jayanta takes up the name of Arun Roy and befriends Sandeep to learn more about him. And the plot thickens.

Kuntala Mukherjee

Madly BangaliMadly Bangali · 2009
Madly Bangali
★ 8.02009
MovieMusic
Madly Bangalee is a Bengali rock band that inspires the film’s title. They rehearse in a dowdy garage of Kolkata, owned by Bobby (Lew Hilt), who owns Bobby’s Garage. Four young boys with stardust in their eyes practise their numbers not knowing what they are really aiming at. But the garage is under threat from a South Kolkata don Baburam (Chandan Sen). One morning, an elderly man, San (Anjan Dutt), arrives from "America and Paris." Baaji, (Sumit) the drummer who is a Muslim had to drop out of school. He escapes from the trap of turning a terrorist like his older brother Sultan. He later becomes a police officer who bashes up everyone who tries to bribe him. Neon (Tanaji) plays the rhythm guitar but, sucked into the world of drugs, he disappears from the face of the earth with his guitar. Pablo, lead singer, bass guitarist and lyricist, leaves for the US and the group breaks up. Bobby dies.

San's aunt