Chandrabati Devi

Acting

Chandrabati Devi

Born October 19, 1909 · Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Died April 29, 1992 · aged 82

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…

Known For

The Delayed JourneyThe Delayed Journey · 1957
The Delayed Journey
9.01957
MovieRomanceDrama
Poor but brilliant doctor Jayanta (Uttam Kumar) and Mallika (Suchitra Sen), the grand-daughter of one of the richest men in Darjeeling, fall head over heels in love. Mallika's grandfather is not amused and tries to break up the affair when Jayanta goes abroad to study for a higher degree. Will true love conquer all?
Dui BonDui Bon · 1955
Dui Bon
1955
MovieDrama
Ananda, an upcoming writer leaves his village to pursue his writing career in Kolkata
Tasher GhawrTasher Ghawr · 1957
Tasher Ghawr
1957
MovieDrama
When a wealthy man accidentally stumbles upon his lookalike who is poor, the two of them decide to swap places in a bid to escape from their problems. Things take quite an interesting turn after that.
Prithibi Amare ChayPrithibi Amare Chay · 1957
Prithibi Amare Chay
9.51957
MovieDramaRomance
Tapas, an aspiring singer, and Mina, a troubled woman, meet by chance and decide to give life a chance together. As Tapas and Mina face struggles in their jobs, accusations of infidelity threaten their livelihoods, but they remain determined to overcome obstacles and find happiness.
Chinna PatraChinna Patra · 1972
Chinna Patra
1972
MovieDrama
Starring Uttam Kumar in a double role. One is the unruly, rich and spoilt brat who is killed by his enemies, while the other, a good guy, reaches the dead man's house and is compelled to take his place
DevdasDevdas · 1935
Devdas
8.01935
MovieDramaRomance
Devdas, the son of a zamindar, and Parvati, his neighbour's daughter, are childhood sweethearts. However, class and caste differences prevent their marriage. Devdas is sent off to Calcutta, while Paro is married off to an aged rich widower. In Calcutta, as remorse drives him to alcohol, Devdas meets Chandramukhi, a prostitute. All Indian prints of this Bengali version were destroyed in a fire that ravaged New Theatre’s studios. Today, only one copy of the film survives which belongs to the Bangladesh Film Archives. Of that copy almost forty percent is destroyed.
Jiban JigyasaJiban Jigyasa · 1971
Jiban Jigyasa
1971
MovieDramaCrime
Indra and Radha's love is short-lived when he decides to go abroad. Soon enough, Radha's life takes an ugly turn when her child with Indra, born out of wedlock, dies and she is accused of murder.
The Singing HeartThe Singing Heart · 1954
The Singing Heart
10.01954
MovieDrama
Anu and Binay love each other and wish to get married but face opposition from her greedy uncle. They decide to elope but are caught and separated due to unforeseen circumstances.

Movies

The Delayed JourneyThe Delayed Journey · 1957
The Delayed Journey
9.01957
MovieRomanceDrama
Poor but brilliant doctor Jayanta (Uttam Kumar) and Mallika (Suchitra Sen), the grand-daughter of one of the richest men in Darjeeling, fall head over heels in love. Mallika's grandfather is not amused and tries to break up the affair when Jayanta goes abroad to study for a higher degree. Will true love conquer all?
Dui BonDui Bon · 1955
Dui Bon
1955
MovieDrama
Ananda, an upcoming writer leaves his village to pursue his writing career in Kolkata
Tasher GhawrTasher Ghawr · 1957
Tasher Ghawr
1957
MovieDrama
When a wealthy man accidentally stumbles upon his lookalike who is poor, the two of them decide to swap places in a bid to escape from their problems. Things take quite an interesting turn after that.
Prithibi Amare ChayPrithibi Amare Chay · 1957
Prithibi Amare Chay
9.51957
MovieDramaRomance
Tapas, an aspiring singer, and Mina, a troubled woman, meet by chance and decide to give life a chance together. As Tapas and Mina face struggles in their jobs, accusations of infidelity threaten their livelihoods, but they remain determined to overcome obstacles and find happiness.
Chinna PatraChinna Patra · 1972
Chinna Patra
1972
MovieDrama
Starring Uttam Kumar in a double role. One is the unruly, rich and spoilt brat who is killed by his enemies, while the other, a good guy, reaches the dead man's house and is compelled to take his place
DevdasDevdas · 1935
Devdas
8.01935
MovieDramaRomance
Devdas, the son of a zamindar, and Parvati, his neighbour's daughter, are childhood sweethearts. However, class and caste differences prevent their marriage. Devdas is sent off to Calcutta, while Paro is married off to an aged rich widower. In Calcutta, as remorse drives him to alcohol, Devdas meets Chandramukhi, a prostitute. All Indian prints of this Bengali version were destroyed in a fire that ravaged New Theatre’s studios. Today, only one copy of the film survives which belongs to the Bangladesh Film Archives. Of that copy almost forty percent is destroyed.
Jiban JigyasaJiban Jigyasa · 1971
Jiban Jigyasa
1971
MovieDramaCrime
Indra and Radha's love is short-lived when he decides to go abroad. Soon enough, Radha's life takes an ugly turn when her child with Indra, born out of wedlock, dies and she is accused of murder.
The Singing HeartThe Singing Heart · 1954
The Singing Heart
10.01954
MovieDrama
Anu and Binay love each other and wish to get married but face opposition from her greedy uncle. They decide to elope but are caught and separated due to unforeseen circumstances.
Trial by FireTrial by Fire · 1954
Trial by Fire
10.01954
MovieDramaRomance
Love story of Tapasi and Kiriti in the backdrop of social and cultural conflict regarding marriages and progressiveness.
RaikamalRaikamal · 1955
Raikamal
9.01955
MovieDrama
Raikamal narrates the story of Rai Kamal, a devotee of Lord Krishna. Rai Kamal and Ranjan are childhood sweethearts. When Ranjan grows up he wishes his desire to marry Rai but his parents are against this match as they are Brahmins and Rai Kamal was a low caste Vaishnav.
ChandranathChandranath · 1957
Chandranath
8.01957
MovieRomanceDrama
Feeling lonely after his father's death, Chandranath meets and falls in love with a poor widow's daughter during his travels. Later, secrets from her past come to haunt him.
The JudgeThe Judge · 1959
The Judge
1959
MovieDramaCrime
The plot revolves around a series of flashbacks that reveal a judge's past and hidden secrets. Gyanendra, a judge, lives with his wife Sarama. Being the Judge, every time he has a trial of similar cases he remembers his past, the truth about his questionable actions. Gyanendra always recalls when he was a popular lawyer, married to Sumoti, a suspicious and rude lady. But he had a weak feeling for his professor's daughter Sarama. One day Gyanendra's house was burnt and his first wife Sumoti died. Gyanendra could not make any attempt to save her, perhaps he was unable to bear Sumati further. Thereafter he marries Sarama and becomes a judge but he realizes his crime and his past haunts him much.
Iran Ki Ek RaatIran Ki Ek Raat · 1949
Iran Ki Ek Raat
9.01949
MovieDrama
Set across a single, fateful night in mystical Iran, this drama weaves together elements of romance, destiny, and suspense as central characters navigate emotional turmoil that will determine their fate.
BaradidiBaradidi · 1939
Baradidi
10.01939
MovieDrama
Suren, prevented by his family from pursuing a university career, leaves home and becomes a tutor to Pramila. He falls in love with her widowed elder sister Madhavi who, although returning his love, has him sacked to save the situation.
Deep Jele JaaiDeep Jele Jaai · 1959
Deep Jele Jaai
7.01959
MovieDramaRomance
A nurse at a psychiatric ward gets a bit too involved in the well-being of a patient.
Laksha-HeeraLaksha-Heera · 1956
Laksha-Heera
10.01956
MovieDrama
A 1956 Bengali Drama Film directed by Chittaranjan Mitra.
TrijamaTrijama · 1956
Trijama
10.01956
MovieRomanceDrama
Swarupa, an introvert, fails to express her love to Kushal, who falls for Nabola, a rich and beautiful woman. However, things take a sharp turn when greedy Nabola leaves him for a wealthier man.
Jiban TrishnaJiban Trishna · 1957
Jiban Trishna
1957
MovieDrama
A philanderer, the only son of a wealthy doctor, is attracted to a poor orphaned artist. Her stepbrother loathes rich people, and would go to any extent to get money off them. What would happen if the roles reversed?
Harano SurHarano Sur · 1957
Harano Sur
8.01957
MovieDramaRomance
An amnesiac man escapes the hospital he has been admitted to and is aided by doctor Roma Banerjee, who takes him to her father's country house. While treating him she falls for him and he for her. They marry, but an accident makes him remember his life as a rich man in Calcutta and completely forget the time spent with Roma. Roma follows him to Calcutta.
Marutirtha HinglajMarutirtha Hinglaj · 1959
Marutirtha Hinglaj
9.01959
MovieAdventureDrama
While on their way to Hinglaj, Maharaj and his companions meet Kunti, who was raped by dacoits, and Thirumal, whom she left her family for. Together, they set out to seek the blessings of God.
The Philosopher's StoneThe Philosopher's Stone · 1958
The Philosopher's Stone
6.81958
MovieComedyFantasy
A middle-aged bank clerk happens on a stone with alchemical properties, allowing him to turn steel into gold.
Two GenerationsTwo Generations · 1945
Two Generations
9.01945
MovieFamilyDrama
One of the early films of Chhabi Biswas featuring him as a leading man, before he came to be associated with the dominating patriarch roles that have become iconic in Bengali cinema, the film is a tale of the love, relationships and ideals of two generations. Nutubihari is an idealist who has given up his love for Kalyani for the sake of his beliefs. He marries Bimala and becomes a lawyer, fighting for the rights of the poor against the feudal lords. Meanwhile, Kalyani comes to ask refuge after she becomes a widow and is inexplicably accepted by Bimala with a lot of warmth. As the years pass Kalyani's daughter Mamata and Nutu's oldest son Arun fall in love and wish to get married. However, the new-found fame and fortune turns his head and Nutu begins to resemble all the ideals and vices that he had always despised. On the other hand in an ironical turn of events, Arun comes to occupy the position once held by his father, highlighting the generational conflict of ideals.
Sashibabur SansarSashibabur Sansar · 1959
Sashibabur Sansar
1959
MovieFamilyDrama
Sashibhushan who is the orthodox patriarch, has a tough time dealing with the youngsters who want to live life on their own.
AgnibhramarAgnibhramar · 1973
Agnibhramar
1973
MovieDrama
A 1973 Bengali Drama Film directed by Ajit Gangopadhyay.