Sukhen Das

Acting

Sukhen Das

Born July 28, 1938 · Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]

Died April 4, 2004 · aged 65

Sukhen Das (28 July 1938 – 4 April 2004) was an Indian actor, director, screenwriter and story writer of Bengali cinema. Das was born as Sukhendranath Das in Kolkata. He spent parts of his childhood in an orphanage i.e. The Ramkrishna Society-Anath Bhandar. He did not finish his education because of financial problems. Later he fled the orphanage and took shelter in a doctor's chamber. During thi…

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Hansuli Banker UpakathaHansuli Banker Upakatha · 1962
Hansuli Banker Upakatha
★ 10.01962
MovieDrama
Set in 1941, the film delves into the complexities of rural life in Bengal. It sheds light on the oppressive Zamindari system, a social structure that perpetuates inequality and suffering. By exploring the lives of individuals caught within this system, the film offers a poignant commentary on the changing social dynamics and the growing discontent that would ultimately lead to significant transformations.
MahashwetaMahashweta · 1967
Mahashweta
★ 9.01967
MovieDrama
The widower land-lord fixes his wayward step-brother's alliance with priest's daughter. Groom disappears on wedding day, and he is forced to marry her. The brother comes back and when the elder brother dies, tries to dispossess the widow.
Ramer SumatiRamer Sumati · 1977
Ramer Sumati
★ 9.01977
MovieFamilyDrama
The story centers around a character named Ram, a mischievous and cunning teenager who keeps the villagers on their toes with his antics. He steals fruit from trees, fish from ponds, and seems to get into constant trouble. Ram's brother, Shyam, works for the local zamindar (landlord) and has a domineering wife named Narayani. One day, Ram gets into a fight with the zamindar's son, which leads to Narayani taking a stand and refusing to speak to Shyam. Disappointed by this turn of events, he realizes his mistake when he loses the trust of his relatives and decides to leave the village, relinquishing all his property to his nephew, and move to his mama's house. What unfolds next is the heart of the story. It is likely to explore themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of Ram's actions.
Phool Aur PathorPhool Aur Pathor · 2002
Phool Aur Pathor
2002
Movie
Nandu wants to take over Mastermoshai's property. Meanwhile, his daughter commits suicide after being raped by an evil thug but Mastermoshai's son, Swadhin, and his friend Azad expose the culprit.
The Restless BrideThe Restless Bride · 1971
The Restless Bride
★ 8.31971
MovieComedyFamily
At the Nangteshwar Shield tournament, Bagha and his teammates from the Sarbamangala Football Club face challenges on and off the field, as the local club president strives to keep the ancestral shield in the family by hook or by crook.
BaghiniBaghini · 1968
Baghini
★ 8.01968
MovieDrama
Dugga joins Chiranjib in his liquor business and they end up falling in love with each other. Since he does not want her to be a part of his disturbed life, he decides to mend his ways. In order to protect her modesty, Dugga kills rapist Bhola.
DasiputraDasiputra · 1949
Dasiputra
1949
MovieDrama
A 1949 Indian Bengali Drama Film directed by Deb Narayan Gupta.
Swarna MahalSwarna Mahal · 1982
Swarna Mahal
1982
MovieDrama
Swarna Mahal is the tale of power, deceit, betrayal and murder. Swarna Mahal is the ancestral palace of the Singharoy family. It's the family's tradition that the eldest in the family will get the throne and inherit the property. The eldest son of the family Birendra is a bachelor and an alcohol addict. The second son Jitendra had married a priest's daughter but she and her son Saibal were never accepted by the family. Taking advantage of this situation the youngest Bihupendra plans to usurp the property. But, his plans get disturbed when Jitendra marries Semontini who forces them to accept Saibal into the family. Bhupendra kills Jitendra and instigates Saibal to kill Birendra. Saibal is jailed for murdering Birendra. Bhupendra conspires to kill Semontini too. But, Satindra, Bhupendra's lawyer son ruins all his plans and reveals his truth before the court. Bhupendra is given life imprisonment. The mother and the son are united.

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Ramer SumatiRamer Sumati · 1977
Ramer Sumati
★ 9.01977
MovieFamilyDrama
The story centers around a character named Ram, a mischievous and cunning teenager who keeps the villagers on their toes with his antics. He steals fruit from trees, fish from ponds, and seems to get into constant trouble. Ram's brother, Shyam, works for the local zamindar (landlord) and has a domineering wife named Narayani. One day, Ram gets into a fight with the zamindar's son, which leads to Narayani taking a stand and refusing to speak to Shyam. Disappointed by this turn of events, he realizes his mistake when he loses the trust of his relatives and decides to leave the village, relinquishing all his property to his nephew, and move to his mama's house. What unfolds next is the heart of the story. It is likely to explore themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of Ram's actions.

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Swarna MahalSwarna Mahal · 1982
Swarna Mahal
1982
MovieDrama
Swarna Mahal is the tale of power, deceit, betrayal and murder. Swarna Mahal is the ancestral palace of the Singharoy family. It's the family's tradition that the eldest in the family will get the throne and inherit the property. The eldest son of the family Birendra is a bachelor and an alcohol addict. The second son Jitendra had married a priest's daughter but she and her son Saibal were never accepted by the family. Taking advantage of this situation the youngest Bihupendra plans to usurp the property. But, his plans get disturbed when Jitendra marries Semontini who forces them to accept Saibal into the family. Bhupendra kills Jitendra and instigates Saibal to kill Birendra. Saibal is jailed for murdering Birendra. Bhupendra conspires to kill Semontini too. But, Satindra, Bhupendra's lawyer son ruins all his plans and reveals his truth before the court. Bhupendra is given life imprisonment. The mother and the son are united.

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