Ajitesh Bandopadhyay
Biography: Ajitesh Bandopadhyay (30 September 1933 ― 13 October 1983) was an Indian actor, playwright, activist and director. He along with Shambhu Mitra and Utpal Dutt are considered to be the doyens of Bengali theatre of the post-independence era. Before joining Nandikar, he had been in close touch with the IPTA (Indian Peoples' Theatre Association) and was both directing and performing a number of its stage productions. While with Nandikar, Ajitesh along with Rudraprasad Sengupta, Asit Bandopadhyay, and Keya Chakrabarty, staged and performed many successful plays - mostly adaptations of Chekhov, Sophocles, Luigi Pirandello, and such stalwarts; of these, few like Antigone, Teen Poysar Pala (adapted from Three Penny Opera), Manjari Aamer Manjari (adapted from Cherry Orchard) not only drew large audiences but created milestones of success even at the national level. Plays like Bhalomanusher Pala and Sher Afgan met with the same success. As a recognition of his directorial ventures and contribution to theatre, he was honored with the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1976 at the age of 42, one of the youngest recipients of this nationally prestigious award. In the early 1970s, he was described by none other than Sombhu Mitra as the "most powerful performer of the Bengal theatre in current times". In 1977, he left Nandikar and formed his theatrical group Nandimukh through which he continued his stage productions and performances with equal aplomb.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 30, 1933
Deathday: October 13, 1983
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Aaj Kal Parsur Galpa
1981-08-13
Aaj Kal Parsur Galpa
Overview: Rawmapawdo is a poor farmer in Bengal who reunites with his ravaged wife and starts afresh with the help of Shankar, a social reformer.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1981-08-13
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A Vacation
1967-01-01
A Vacation
Overview: The film takes place in a small town in Bihar (now Jharkhand). All the main characters belong to a Bengali Christian community established there. Bhramar is a teenager who lives with her father and stepmother. She is quiet and lonely, and remains sad because her relationship with her stepmother is not good. She has a good singing voice but cannot tell anyone about her desire to become a singer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Sagina Mahato
1971-07-01
Sagina Mahato
Overview: After instigating a strike over the improper dismissal of a fellow worker, Sagina Mahato unwittingly finds himself lauded as a champion of worker's rights.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-07-01
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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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Atithi
1965-06-04
Atithi
Overview: This is the story of the wanderlust in a teenage boy, Tarapada, who often ran away from his home for days to join groups of wandering players, musicians and acrobats. Based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1965-06-04
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The Market Place
1967-04-01
The Market Place
Overview: The story of Dr. Mukherjee, a highly respected civil surgeon in a small tribal district headquarters. He is the beloved of the local people, and often comes in conflict with Laxman Lal, the tyrannical son of a local aristocrat. Laxman Lal lusts after a local widow who, in order to escape his advances seeks shelter with Dr. Mukherjee. As Dr. Mukherjee treats the poor he becomes even more entwined with their lives and their little problems. To the tribals he is a godlike figure, but to Laxman Lal he is an enemy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1967-04-01
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Ganadevata
1978-06-29
Ganadevata
Overview: Set in 1920's during the British Raj, the film is about the breakdown of socio-economic structures, impact of industrialization and non-cooperation movement in rural Bengal.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1978-06-29
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Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha
1972-11-03
Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha
Overview: Khoka is a schoolboy who goes to his uncle's house, where he learns about the tales of Padi Pishi (Aunt Padi), a formidable widow. She had once gone to Khuro's house to meet him, but bandits attacked her. When Khuro got to know about it, he offered her bribes from his loot so that the news would not be public. Padi Pishi then took a precious Burmese box that was hidden in Khuro's house. Before Padi's Pishi's death, she did not reveal the hiding place to anyone except her son Goja. The entire family searched for the missing box but could not recover it. A private detective also searched for the box but could not find it. The story is about how it is finally discovered. Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha is an Indian Bengali adventure comedy film directed by Arundhati Devi. It is based on the children's novel of the same name by Leela Majumdar.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1972-11-03
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Kuheli
1971-08-13
Kuheli
Overview: A Middle-Aged Woman named Sheba comes to an Obscure town named Nijhumgarh to be the Governess of a Renowned Household called "Ray Kuthi". But little did she know about the Bungalow and the dwellers. She is startled to know that two murders took place there nearly seven years earlier. The Mist of the mysterious happenings get only thicker. Now Sheba could only pray for it to Go Away as incidents transcend the rules of our physical world.
Genres: Horror Crime Thriller
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-08-13
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Mahabiplabi Aurobindo
1971-01-27
Mahabiplabi Aurobindo
Overview: Inspired by the life of Rishi Aurobindo, it’s a Bengali classic portraying the life of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh beginning from his return to India in 1892 to his life in Pondicherry in 1910. This film shows a detailed narration of his early life, marriage, interaction with Sister Nivedita, contributions in India’s freedom struggle and activities in Jugantar, Alipore bomb blast case, and the subsequent trial.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-01-27
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Arohi
1964-09-04
Arohi
Overview: The romanticized story of a peasant who lives in a small village. He learns to read and is befriended by a doctor who helps him improve his status in the community. The film concentrates on the atmosphere and the character of the somewhat irascible peasant anxious that others should accept the knowledge he gained from his readings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1964-09-04
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The Lady Thug
1974-12-13
The Lady Thug
Overview: Thagini (The Lady Thug) is a Bengali suspense drama film directed by Tarun Majumdar based on a short story of Subodh Ghosh. This film was released on 13 December 1974 in the banner of Chaya O Chabi Production. Music of the film was scored by Hemanta Mukherjee.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1974-12-13
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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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Heere Manik
1979-01-01
Heere Manik
Overview: The story revolves around Hirak Ganguly and Manik Ganguly, also known as Hirak and Manik. Their father Alok Ganguly is well-to-do. One day, their car collides with a lorry and the parents perish. Hirak and Manik get shelter in their uncle Baren Ganguly's house. But their aunt doesn't show any special fondness for them. A heart-warming tale of two orphans and their journey through a life of misery, oppression, escape, and adventure.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Aleyar Alo
1970-03-06
Aleyar Alo
Overview: Deep Narayan, a wealthy and noble man, is killed by his greedy brother Anugraha, who seeks to inherit his property if Deep dies childless. Unaware that Deep's wife, Shree, is pregnant, Anugraha proceeds with his plan. Before dying, Deep confides in his manager Chandrakanta, who vows to protect Shree. Shree gives birth to a son, Pradip, who grows up to take charge of the family business and falls in love with Shikha. When Shikha learns she's adopted, Pradip also discovers he isn’t Shree’s son. It's revealed that Chandrakanta had switched the babies, and Shikha is Shree’s daughter, while Pradip is the son of Deep’s employee, Mr. Sridhar. In a selfless act, Sridhar dies while saving Pradip during a rescue in the coal mines.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1970-03-06
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Pranoy Pasha
1978-06-09
Pranoy Pasha
Overview: A 1978 Indian Bengali Drama Film directed by Mangal Chakraborty.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1978-06-09
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Ranur Prothom Bhag
1975-01-31
Ranur Prothom Bhag
Overview: Ranur Prothom Bhag is a heartwarming Bengali comedy about the endearing relationship between a young, mischievous girl named Ranu and her doting uncle, Mejo Kaka. As Ranu tries to embrace adulthood prematurely, her uncle's patience is tested while his love for her grows stronger. A delightful blend of humor and pathos, this film is a classic tale of family and childhood.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1975-01-31
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Bisarjan
1974-12-20
Bisarjan
Overview: During the reign of King Govindamanikya, ritual animal sacrifices was common practice in Trikut. One day, the goddess visited the King in a dream to ask him to put a stop to the killing. After King Govindamanikya banned ritual killing, Priest Raghupati, with the help of the King's brother, attempted to kidnap king's stepson, Dhruba, and kill him for the goddess.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1974-12-20
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