Reba Devi

Acting

Reba Devi

Born February 11, 1911 · Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India

Died November 14, 1988 · aged 77

Reba Devi was born on 11 February 1911 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Dhaka, Bangladesh]. She was an actress, known for Pather Panchali (1955), Suktara (1940), and Kavi (1949). She died on 14 November 1988.

Known For

The ExpeditionThe Expedition · 1962
The Expedition
★ 7.51962
MovieDrama
Narsingh, a North Indian taxi driver, attempts to reinvent his life by visiting his native place, but instead gets embroiled in a local Marwari businessman's smuggling and human trafficking business.
Pather PanchaliPather Panchali · 1955
Pather Panchali
★ 7.81955
MovieDramaHistory
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
ApanjanApanjan · 1968
Apanjan
★ 10.01968
MovieDrama
An aged widow from a village moves to Calcutta to stay with relatives, but faces only exploitation. She moves to a slum, and finds her "own people" in a group of educated, unemployed youth, who are caught up inexorably in the prevalent political violence.
SamadhanSamadhan · 1943
Samadhan
★ 8.01943
MovieDrama
A working-class leader confronts a villainous factory owner, falls in love with the boss's daughter unaware of her family origins and, after many adventures and setbacks, it is revealed that the hero is in fact the official heir to the property the villain had usurped. An influential Bengali novelist acknowledging allegiance to socialism, Mitra's studio-bound film concentrates on showing the milieu of the rich while the dialogues make numerous references to the workers and the poor.
NiyotiNiyoti · 1951
Niyoti
★ 7.01951
MovieThrillerDrama
A 1951 Bengali Thriller Film directed by Naresh Mitra.
KaviKavi · 1949
Kavi
★ 8.01949
MovieDrama
A railway porter, Nitai, gains a reputation as a poet after participating in many debates. However, his life is filled with tragedy when he gets involved with women he is not supposed to be with.
AparnaAparna · 1972
Aparna
1972
MovieDrama
Aparna, the only daughter and the apple of her mother's eye is engaged at a young age to her childhood friend, Ajay. After her mother’s death, her father remarries, and her stepmother begins to mistreat her. Desperate, Aparna flees with the help of Baren, a local goon with a good heart. She stays with Baren for safety and becomes involved in his group, though she urges him to turn his life around. Baren vows to protect her. One day, Aparna meets a stranger who turns out to be Ajay, and they are reunited. Baren is eventually arrested for his crimes but ensures Aparna's safety.
The Healing TreeThe Healing Tree · 1952
The Healing Tree
★ 7.01952
MovieDrama
A narration of the journey of a young aspiring writer. Sandhya Rani and Uttam Kumar won critical favor for their performance in the film.

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Burmar PatheBurmar Pathe · 1947
Burmar Pathe
1947
MovieDramaWar
The rustic girl left this world and went to heaven. Her Painful memories are what remains behind. The injustice exploitation is suffocating. These conflicts within the unfortunate soil of India have taken many lives. There’s cruelty amongst mankind. There’s injustice and exploitation everywhere. People struggle for their rights. There’s a storm raging in every heart and soul. The earth shivers and wreaks havoc. The raging waves clash on the shores. This enlightens the soul. We can hear the song of a great soul at a distance. It calls out. It calls out to us, to break free from the shackles. We can hear his call. Come Forward. Break free from the shackles. Fight back for freedom. Set yourself free. We’ve sacrificed our lives for the freedom of new India.

Kamali