Anubha Gupta
Biography: Anubha Gupta (27 December 1929 – 14 January 1972) was an Indian Bengali actress and singer known for her work in Bengali cinema. She had an interest in dance and music since her childhood. She studied at Parry Charan Girls School, Banipith, and later Shantiniketan. Gupta joined Bengali cinema as a playback singer when music director Robin Chatterjee introduced her to films. Her debut film as an actress was Samarpan which was released in 1949. Gupta first married footballer Anil De. Her second marriage was to actor Rabi Ghosh.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 27, 1929
Deathday: January 14, 1972
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Mahalakhmi Puja
1959-03-13
Mahalakhmi Puja
Overview: Made in the budget of Rs. 85,000, this is the debut film of Sarat Pujari. The tale of Goddess Lakshmi leaving the temple to teach brothers Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra a lesson was presented in the movie. This movie later remade in Hindi as "Jai Jagannath". Prashant Nanda acted as child Shri Krushna. Geeta Dutt was in the Hindi version. Famous singer Hemant Kumar also given voice in this film.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: or
Release Date: 1959-03-13
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Masoom
1960-11-25
Masoom
Overview: Film starring Ashok Kumar, Sarosh Irani, Honey Irani and Mohan Choti.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-11-25
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Ananya
1949-04-08
Ananya
Overview: A Bengali Drama Film directed by Sabyasachi (Ajoy Kar & Binoy Chattopadhyay).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1949-04-08
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The Power of Chant
1954-12-17
The Power of Chant
Overview: Ambernath a well-educated Sanskrit pundit was different from his childhood. The way he thought and described everything was quite different from others. His master Jagannath Tarka Churamoni loved him a lot and after his death, Ambernath took his place. In such a situation Bani the daughter of local zamindar and Ambernath met. After few days, they got married. Bani were very skeptical about her husband and they were not happy with their relation. Later Ambernath left his wife and stayed alone. In the meantime, Bani also understood the affection and love she had for her husband. She came to know about life and commitment. One day Bani heard that Ambernath was very ill and he stayed in a lonely place. Bani rushed there and put her every effort to make him healthy. Later they came to know each other and lived happily.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1954-12-17
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Calcutta 71
1972-10-12
Calcutta 71
Overview: The spirit of a condemned 20-year-old student wanders through time, linking together four stories of people struggling for survival in this gritty meditation on poverty, natural disaster and political strife in India. A middle-class family's home is no match for the monsoons, while another clan's morality is compromised when famine strikes. Young boys smuggle rice, and politicians pity the poor while living in the lap of luxury.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1972-10-12
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Kanchenjungha
1962-05-11
Kanchenjungha
Overview: Played out in real time, several complex family dramas intersect in the landscape of the Himalayan foothills, allowing the Bengali auteur to examine the class and generational differences of postcolonial India while celebrating the hopes of a society in transition.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1962-05-11
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Chhanda Patan
1972-12-15
Chhanda Patan
Overview: Directed by Gurudas Bagchi in 1972.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1972-12-15
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Kankabatir Ghat
1955-12-01
Kankabatir Ghat
Overview: When Mr. Mukherjee's wife drowns herself in the Ganges to save her ailing husband, people start showering her with respect. Years later, things head towards the same direction for her daughter. Uma meets her rival Mrinaal with almost compassion, keeps her son at her refuge and follows the same path of her mother Kangkabati.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1955-12-01
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Champadangar Bou
1954-04-02
Champadangar Bou
Overview: Setap, a money-minded man, gets insecure when he hears a rumour about his dutiful wife and spendthrift brother, Mahatap. Soon, things go out of hand when Setap's rage takes over. Setap became mad hearing those words from Ghoton.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1954-04-02
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Trijama
1956-02-16
Trijama
Overview: Swarupa, an introvert, fails to express her love to Kushal, who falls for Abala, a rich and beautiful woman. However, things take a sharp turn when greedy Abala leaves him for a wealthier man. Based on the story by eminent Bengali writer Subodh Ghosh who was also a member of the screen adaptation team.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1956-02-16
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Shankar Narayan Bank
1956-06-01
Shankar Narayan Bank
Overview: A 1956 LOST Indian Bengali film starring Mahanayak Uttam Kumar.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1956-06-01
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Chaitanya : devotee of Krishna
1953-01-02
Chaitanya : devotee of Krishna
Overview: The story of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu .
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1953-01-02
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Dibaratrir Kabya
1970-01-16
Dibaratrir Kabya
Overview: Throughout her life, Supriya loved a man and was married to another man however she did not either escape from her responsibilities as a doting wife. However, her inner feelings keep tormenting her all her life and her married life becomes an utter failure. She not only ruins her life but everybody else's around her. In the end, her life becomes nothing more than fragmented pieces of broken images.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1970-01-16
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Ankush
1954-03-19
Ankush
Overview: Tapan Sinha's debut film is based on a Narayan Ganguly story SAINIK, which figured an elephant in the central character.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1954-03-19
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Ore Jatri
1951-02-02
Ore Jatri
Overview: Uttam Kumar's 4th Film. The film has Uttam Kumar and Prabha Devi as the lead actors.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1951-02-02
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Datta
1951-10-05
Datta
Overview: The film is a romantic story about a wealthy Brahmo woman and a poor but intelligent Hindu man. It explores their growing love despite societal obstacles. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, combines humor with serious themes and social commentary, creating a timeless story that respects women.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1951-10-05
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Hansuli Banker Upakatha
1962-04-14
Hansuli Banker Upakatha
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1962-04-14
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Subho O Debotar Gras
1964-12-04
Subho O Debotar Gras
Overview: Subho O Debotar Gras was a film in 2 parts- one was the story of the deaf-mute Shubha who features in a short story by Rabindranath Tagore & the second part was based on the poem titled "Debotar Gras", in which Tagore describes the frantic desire of a dip in holy waters during the Ganga Sagar pilgrimage as well as the selfishness of the pilgrims.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1964-12-04
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Anupama
1955-02-18
Anupama
Overview: Abani, a young man from a poor family, elopes with Sudha after her uncle forces her to marry a sick man. However, a misunderstanding among his family members threatens to destroy their relationship.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1955-02-18
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Shyamali
1956-06-15
Shyamali
Overview: Shyamali, who is both hearing and speech impaired, faces several struggles in life. While the man she marries supports her, she is not accepted by her in-laws.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1956-06-15
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Bibhas
1964-02-14
Bibhas
Overview: A jobless man reaches a village where he finds work in a doctor's office. Later, he learns that the doctor has murdered many people and cons them of their wealth on false pretenses. He decides to expose the doctor and save the villagers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1964-02-14
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Dhanyee Meye
1971-03-12
Dhanyee Meye
Overview: Bogola, the captain of a football team, travels to a village to play in a tournament. There, he meets and falls in love with Monosha. The president of the local football club tries to force Monosha and Bogola to marry to keep the tournament trophy in the family. However, their love prevails, and they can marry despite the opposition.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-03-12
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Ekhonee
1971-04-30
Ekhonee
Overview: Ekhonee depicts the lives and frustrations of a bunch of youth struggling to cope with the adversities of a bureaucratic society. There's a bunch of college students Arun, Tiklu, Shambhu, Biman, Sujit, Urmi whose lives undergo a change after the carefree days of college are over.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-04-30
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Jay Jayanti
1971-03-12
Jay Jayanti
Overview: Jayanti takes up a job of a governess in the Roy family. Sanjoy Roy, the uncle of the five kids, is an arrogant man. Soon, Jayanti wins the kids' hearts and Sanjoy's respect.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-03-12
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Chhadmabeshi
1971-11-26
Chhadmabeshi
Overview: A romantic comedy, where a newlywed couple and their friend pulls a prank on the bride's unsuspecting elder brother and his wife. The groom poses as the driver for the family and the friend poses as the groom. What ensues is an all-time classic of Bengali Cinema.
Genres: Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-11-26
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Shesh Paryanta
1960-12-09
Shesh Paryanta
Overview: The gloomy life of a young boy gets filled with joy when a new family moves into his neighbourhood. As the young boy sees the new girl, who becomes his new neighbour, he immediately falls in love. But things do not go easy for him as she lives with her uncle who has a very suspicious wife.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1960-12-09
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Palatak
1963-06-21
Palatak
Overview: A wealthy man is struck by wanderlust that always takes him to new places where he mingles with the lives of different people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1963-06-21
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Bratacharini
1955-10-21
Bratacharini
Overview: A 1955 Bengali Drama Film directed by Kamal Gangopadhyay.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1955-10-21
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Padma Golap
1970-07-02
Padma Golap
Overview: Ramakanta is a businessman whose wife Lata dies under mysterious circumstances. Lata had adopted Rita, the daughter of Mamata, as she was childless. Lata writes a letter to Mamata before her death and Mamata comes to probe her death and prove that Ramakanta was behind it. Tapas Roy, an investigative officer joins Ramakanta’s office. Police are suspicious that Ramakanta deals in drugs. Ramakanta owns a deserted fort that is haunted and a mysterious woman figure is seen roaming there and singing. Mamata reaches Ramakanta’s town with her other daughter Sarama, Rita’s twin. Several twists and turns reveal that Ramakanta killed Lata and carried illegal business from the deserted mansion. Sarama gets killed by Ramakanta. But the police finally managed to catch him.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1970-07-02
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Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga
Overview: An upper-class Bengali family is on vacation in Darjeeling, a popular hill station and resort near Kanchenjungha.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
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Ektuku Basa
1965-03-26
Ektuku Basa
Overview: A 1965 Bengali Romantic Comedy Film directed by Tarun Majumdar, featuring Soumitra Chattopadhyay and Sandhya Ray.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1965-03-26
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Ratnadeep
1951-02-23
Ratnadeep
Overview: A son in a rich family has gone missing for a long time. A man intrudes into the family feigning as their lost son. He enjoys life with the wealth in the family. However, when the wife approaches him with trust and affection his conscience demands a hearing. Even though he is an imposter he does not want to take advantage of the wife's innocence. Finally, it is a victory for the conscience.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1951-02-23
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Pratham Kadam Phool
1970-07-24
Pratham Kadam Phool
Overview: Kakoli and Sukanto meet in a library reading room. They gradually grow closer to each other and start meeting frequently. One day, she visits Sukanto at his home and her appearance moves everyone in his family. Sukanto's mother wants them to marry but Kakoli's parents refuse the proposal. So, Kakoli leaves the home of her father and begins working as a receptionist. However, misunderstandings soon develop between her and Sukanto.
Genres: Drama Romance Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1970-07-24
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