Sandhya Roy
Biography: Sandhya Roy is an Indian actress and politician. She is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She is the recipient of BFJA Award for three times, and one Filmfare Award East best actress for Ganadevata. Roy made her film debut with Rajen Tarafdar's Antariksha. She starred in the Berlinale 1973 Golden Bear winning film Ashani Sanket a.k.a. Distant Thunder in her only prominent international role. Today the film features in The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 11, 1941
Deathday: N/A
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Sangsar Simantey
1975-01-01
Sangsar Simantey
Overview: Endearingly realist love story between a prostitute and a thief. Rajani (Roy), a streetwalker, shelters the thief Aghor (So. Chatterjee) but he steals her money.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Aarohan
2010-12-31
Aarohan
Overview: A believer of horoscope predictions, Suryashekhar, accompanied by his wife and his NRI grandson, decides to await his death in Varanasi.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2010-12-31
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Antariksha
1957-04-01
Antariksha
Overview: This is a story about a landlord in a local rural Bengal. He is very stubborn, egoist, commanding person. Every steps of his move has logical conclusions, with reasons and vision. He doesn't want to commit himself for any cause. But Jayanta doesn't always agree with landlord's decisions. He is very honest, sincere and whimsical person who doesn't know how to plan a work. He likes a girl from his early days and always wants to marry that girl. So he conveys his wish to the father of that girl. After a small hesitation, the landlord also agrees with his wife and nods for the approval. But after the marriage takes place, a long time mystery breaks out. As a result Jayanta has to suffer, but at last the landlord rescues him.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1957-04-01
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Sajani Go Sajani
1991-10-11
Sajani Go Sajani
Overview: Sudam, a music lover becomes the disciple of a singer Uddhav Das and marries his daughter, Kamli. Uddhav Das suffers from cancer and Sudam, without informing anyone, goes to Calcutta to earn money.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1991-10-11
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Parashmoni
1988-12-16
Parashmoni
Overview: Biju, Binu and Bipin, three siblings living in a village, find themselves in a problematic situation when Baikuntha, their close acquaintance, wants one of them to marry his high-handed niece.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1988-12-16
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Khelar Putul
1982-01-22
Khelar Putul
Overview: Togri and her fiancé face various trials and tribulations in order to finally get married and live a peaceful and happy life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1982-01-22
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Amar Geeti
1983-12-30
Amar Geeti
Overview: A young man faces several hurdles but plays a huge role in the pioneering of Tappa music in Bengal.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1983-12-30
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Maa Aamar Maa
2009-04-16
Maa Aamar Maa
Overview: A mother who is ill-treated by her husband and relatives is forced to abandon her newborn. She's relieved when the boy is adopted by loving parents and watches him grow up to be a handsome young man.
Genres: Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2009-04-16
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Chithi - The Letter
1973-01-04
Chithi - The Letter
Overview: The Letter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1973-01-04
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Maya Mriga
1960-01-01
Maya Mriga
Overview: A woman feels that her worst fears may come true when she receives a letter from her sister after 22 years.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Suryatapa
1965-10-01
Suryatapa
Overview: Another call on "I Married a Dead Man" but with a change- the family hated the DIL and didn't want her, but wanted the child, the heir. The woman and the child had been attacked and couldn't live apart. Aditya's grandparents mistake Kanak for being the other woman in his life and blame her for his death. Kanak develops a strong bond with Aditya's son and everyone accepts her in the family.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1965-10-01
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Nawab
1991-01-03
Nawab
Overview: Nawab, a police officer, does everything he can to fight injustice. However, his path is not as easy as it seems and is filled with hurdles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1991-01-03
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Asli Naqli
1962-06-05
Asli Naqli
Overview: Renu lives a poor lifestyle with her family. Shattered and devastated with the deaths of her father and brother, Renu decides to take up the mantle of feeding her family, hiding her dad's death from her ill and fragile mother, and goes along pretending that her father is still alive. Things brighten up when a homeless young man, Anand, enters her life, both fall in love with each other and want to get married. But once again fate plays a cruel joke on Renu as she subsequently finds out that Anand is not who he claims to be, but is in fact, a playboy, the grandson, nicknamed 'Prince", of one of the wealthiest man in town, Dwarkadas, and Anand is scheduled to get married to Rekha - the only heir to a multi-million rupee estate. Watch as events unfold and the effect this news has on the townspeople and Renu's mom.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-06-05
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Ekai Eksho
2006-02-09
Ekai Eksho
Overview: Ratan Chowdhury, an honest autorickshaw driver, learns English and refuses to help a corrupt politician, Pradip Roy, which then leads to a local war. He also ends up falling in love with Jhilik, his daughter.
Genres: Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2006-02-09
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Bhrantibilas
1963-03-05
Bhrantibilas
Overview: Bhrantibilas is a 1963 Bengali film based on the 1869 play Bhranti Bilas by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, which is itself based on William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Although the original play was set in an unspecified, but distant past, the film relocates the story to modern day India. The film tells the story of a Bengali merchant from Kolkata and his servant who visit a small town for a business appointment, but, whilst there, are mistaken for a pair of locals, leading to much confusion.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1963-03-05
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Path O Prasad
1991-01-04
Path O Prasad
Overview: Nilu and his mother Dipannita are not accepted by his grandfather, Aditya, as he thinks she married his son for money. However, things change when Aditya adopts Nilu.
Genres: Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1991-01-04
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Nagpash
Nagpash
Overview: The backdrop of the story is a village in Sunderban delta. It tells about the lives of the villagers, their customs and rituals. The protagonist wins a boat race, symbolizing the struggle against oppression and exploitation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
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Baghini
1968-08-30
Baghini
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1968-08-30
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Chhoto Bou
1988-12-31
Chhoto Bou
Overview: A stony-hearted mother-in-law treats her daughters-in-law, Mamata, Tandra and Deepa, according to their husband's income. However, when she falls ill and needs a pacemaker, she realises her acts of sheer folly.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1988-12-31
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Nimantran
1971-05-21
Nimantran
Overview: Hiru Ganguly is unable to marry Kumudini, his lover, after her father rejects his marriage proposal. Years later, although married to another woman, he once again desires to win her back. As old feelings are rekindled, will they take any steps to go against the social customs?
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1971-05-21
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Devipaksha
2004-01-01
Devipaksha
Overview: Haimanti used to lead a simple life but a tragic incident left her with no choice but to migrate to Mumbai. Unwilling to compromise, she takes a stand against the injustice meted to her and fights back.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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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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Ganga
1960-01-01
Ganga
Overview: Film about the lives of people on the banks of the Ganges.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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The Prisoner of Jhind
1961-03-01
The Prisoner of Jhind
Overview: Gauri Shankar Roy looks much like the king of Jhind. When the actual king, Shakar Singh, goes missing, a person from the kingdom approaches Gauri to pretend to be the king.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1961-03-01
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Sriman Prithviraj
1973-09-28
Sriman Prithviraj
Overview: Social comedy about two young newlyweds against the backdrop of pre-Independence Bengal.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1973-09-28
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Tin Adhyay
1968-09-20
Tin Adhyay
Overview: An anthology of three different stories where a woman fights against a corrupt builder, a young female, Anupriya, pays a heavy price for loving a married man and a trio tries to bring about justice.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1968-09-20
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Dadar Kirti
1980-11-28
Dadar Kirti
Overview: Advocate Nivaran Chatterjee lives a wealthy lifestyle in a small town with his wife, and three sons. His first son is married, while his second son, Kedarnath, who suffered a head injury, is a little senile, and his third son, Amarnath, is a brilliant student. Amarnath falls in love with Beeni Mukherjee, a good student with an elder dominating sister, Saraswati, who is brilliant. Kedar is attracted to Saraswati but lacks the courage to approach her. Then some of his friends introduce him as a brilliant student and athlete to Saraswati's dad, who approves of him. Kedar meets with Saraswati, who also approves of him, and both are slowly drawn to each other. It will not be long before Saraswati finds out that Kedarnath is a fraud, will give up on him, and will get ready to marry a wealthy Bhagalpur-based man of her father's choice.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1980-11-28
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Distant Thunder
1973-08-16
Distant Thunder
Overview: Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1973-08-16
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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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Pooja Ke Phool
1964-04-03
Pooja Ke Phool
Overview: Balraj (Dharmendra), affectionately called Raj, by his elder brother (Nana Palsikar) and sister Vija (Madhumati), is a student in college in the arts semester. As the family is not very rich, Raj decides to move from the hostel to the residence of a family. He finds one such family in Gandhinagar, which consists of Choudhury Hukumat Rai (Ashok Kumar), a lawyer by profession, his wife (Nimmi), and only daughter Shanti (Mala Sinha). Hukumat takes an instant liking to Raj, and tells him that his wife will only allow him to take up residence if he tells her that he is already married. Raj reluctantly does so, and thus acquires residence with the Rai family. Eventually Mrs. Rai takes a liking to Raj, so does Shanti. Shanti finds out Raj and her dad had lied to the family about Raj's marital status, she confronts Raj, and he readily admits that he lied.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1964-04-03
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Manojder Adbhut Bari
2018-10-12
Manojder Adbhut Bari
Overview: A young boy Manoj, who lives among the chaos and weirdness of his joint family, where the musician uncle feels suicidal after singing a wrong music note and a teacher who won't remember his education if he sits straight. Then there is the great-grandmother who is wreaking havoc around the house. Set in a small town in West Bengal, the story takes an interesting turn when Manoj's cow runs away and at the same time there is a group of vicious dacoits who are planning to rob the King. How things fall back into place is a story filled with drama and action and lots of laughter.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2018-10-12
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Lalan Fakir
1987-02-06
Lalan Fakir
Overview: The heartwarming story of a fakir named Lalon Kar that traces his journey from being a family man to a wandering minstrel and how he spread the message of love everywhere. Note: Though poster art is in color, the movie is B&W. And while released in '87, it had to have been filmed in '84 or earlier, since Baran died in Nov 1984
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1987-02-06
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Fuleswari
1974-05-03
Fuleswari
Overview: Fuleshwari, a beautiful young woman, falls in love with Brindaban, a simpleton who arrives in her village. She plans to marry him but is hesitant when she learns that he is involved in a crime.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1974-05-03
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Darpa Churna
1980-01-01
Darpa Churna
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Jamai No. 1
1998-01-01
Jamai No. 1
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Aagaman
1988-01-01
Aagaman
Overview: Binu, a mischievous boy, is forced to leave his village and gets separated from Chandra, his lady love and the local zamindar's daughter. He finds shelter in a theatre group but faces many ups and downs in life before he finally returns home and all problems are thereby solved.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Pathbhola
1986-01-31
Pathbhola
Overview: A Bengali movie directed by Tarun Majumder, with an ensemble cast.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1986-01-31
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Arogya Niketan
1967-07-13
Arogya Niketan
Overview: Pradyut Sen is an allopathic doctor who moves to Nabagram to run his practice. However, as the village already has an ayurvedic doctor, Jibon Sen, Pradyut develops a dislike for him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1967-07-13
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Palanka
1975-11-07
Palanka
Overview: Rajmohan remains in Pakistan at the time of partition and sells Maqbool a giant bed, which upsets the local Muslims.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1975-11-07
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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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Kabita
1977-08-26
Kabita
Overview: Kabita, a middle-class working woman, looks after and tries to financially support her family. Soon, she sacrifices the love of her life for her widowed sister.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1977-08-26
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Daab Chingri
2019-10-01
Daab Chingri
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2019-10-01
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Jaane Anjaane
1971-05-16
Jaane Anjaane
Overview: Laxmi finds an abandoned baby at a temple and decides to keep him. When her husband, Shankar, returns from jail, they name the child Ramu. While Laxmi wants him to go to school, study and become someone important, Shankar wants him to gamble, partner him in bootlegging and smuggling. Ramu is unable to fit in school and decides to work with his dad. Thus Ramu grows up accepting crime as his career. Then a young woman named Mala enters his life, and both fall in love with each other. When Mala finds out about Ramu's career, she makes him promise that he will go straight. He does go straight, gets a job, and when he is laid off he takes to helping Dhondu catch fish. Then Ramu's world gets turned upside when Inspector Hemant, while apprehending Shankar, guns down Laxmi. An enraged Ramu decides that he must kill Hemant at any cost. Watch what impact this will have on Hemant's mom, his dad, and Mala herself as she watches Ramu descent into the very hell that she had tried to redeem him from.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1971-05-16
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Bandagi
1972-01-01
Bandagi
Overview: Bandgi is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Vinod Mehra & Sandhya Roy in lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Nabab Nandini
2007-01-25
Nabab Nandini
Overview: Estranged sweethearts naive Nawbab and not hot enough Nanndini, who were separated during childhood, reunite at a college and fall in love. Will Nanndini's father and her suitor approve of their courtship?
Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 2007-01-25
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Jiban Kahini
1964-02-28
Jiban Kahini
Overview: An insurance agent who's deeply in debt tries to commit suicide, but thinks better of it when he meets a young man who's even more desperate than he is.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1964-02-28
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Agun
1962-06-15
Agun
Overview: Heeru, Naren, and Chandranath were friends. From his college days, Chandranath had been aspiring and ambitious. He is also a man of strict principles in life. He leaves his brother and sister-in-law and goes away to gain immense power and knowledge. In the meantime, he marries and is blessed with a kid. However, Chandranath's quest to learn more drives him to leave his new family as well as he sets off to achieve new goals in life. He not only fails to fulfill his request but ends up losing his family too. On the other hand, Naren hails from a rich family and is a happy-go-lucky-natured man. He appreciates the finer aspects of life. He falls in love with a courtesan and brings her home. Caught between the two friends who have opposite ambitions in life, Heeru wonders which path would bring contentment in one's life. However, Heeru loses control of his life and slowly realizes that his life has become a mirror of Chandranath's life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1962-06-15
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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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Alor Pipasa
1965-01-15
Alor Pipasa
Overview: Synopsis::: The movie narrates the tragic life story of Roshanbai and how she triumphs over the insensitive society. Roshanbai used to visit the bathing ghat every morning where she could hear the prayers of a brahmin. Roshan fell for him and decided to leave her profession. She wished to start a fresh life with the brahmin. She showered Sohanlal, the agent with money so that he would free her from the profession. One day Roshan pretending to be a destitute brahmin girl won the brahmin’s attention and he gave her shelter. She was content with her new life at the brahmin’s place.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1965-01-15
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Aamar Desh
1962-12-07
Aamar Desh
Overview: Against the backdrop of the Indo-China war of 1962, Tapan Sinha made a short documentary meant to arouse patriotic feelings, called Aamar Desh.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1962-12-07
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Monihar
1966-02-04
Monihar
Overview: Ajay is a musician by hobby and also runs a business. His younger brother Arun wants to become a doctor. After his mother’s death, Ajay becomes the head of the family however, he falls into debt. He decides to take singing lessons to earn money. Bandana is a good singer and she starts taking classes from Ajay. Ajay starts liking Bandana because she is a charming lady and sings well. Arun and Bandana meet and they fall in love. Ajay is forced to sell his inherited property to pay Arun’s fees. His poverty is only short-lived as his popularity spreads and he becomes wealthy. In the meantime, Arun comes to know that Ajay has sold their family property but does not know the reason behind the act. This creates a misunderstanding between the two brothers. However, it is soon cleared and Ajay transfers his wealth to his brother. Arun and Bandana got married.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1966-02-04
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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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Hathat Dekha
1967-01-27
Hathat Dekha
Overview: Hathat Dekha is a 1967 Bengali comedy-drama film directed by Nityananda Datta. The film featured Soumitra Chatterjee, Sandhya Roy, and Jahor Roy in the lead roles.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1967-01-27
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Agnibhramar
1973-11-02
Agnibhramar
Overview: A 1973 Bengali Drama Film directed by Ajit Gangopadhyay.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1973-11-02
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Tagari
1985-05-03
Tagari
Overview: A 1985 Indian Bengali Drama Film directed by Ajit Gangopadhyay.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1985-05-03
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Dhanraj Tamang
Dhanraj Tamang
Overview: Dhanraj Tamang is the story of a man who lived for others. However when it came to his life, he was unable to help himself and when he was able to, it was too late. Life had taken away everything he ever had.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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