Durgadas Bandyopadhyay
Also Known As: Durgadas Banerjee
Biography: Durgadas Bannerjee was an Indian Bengali film actor. Bannerjee received his early education from South Garia School in South Garia. He then studied art at the Bou Bazar Art School. Bannerjee later received his degree in art from Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kalikapur, Noakhali, Bangladesh
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Male
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Sei Chokh
Overview: When Nabakrishna's mother died, he was just a boy. She left him enough fortune to live a well-off life. But, can money fulfil everything that one can desire in their life?
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1976-07-30
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Avatar
Overview: Indranath’s son is ill, Guru Omkarananda suggests he pray to the goddess Kamala. His son improves but bad luck follows Indranath; his son and daughter die. Unable to stand the grief the Queen/Kalyani loses her mental equilibrium. Goddess Kamala manifests as Rupasi, the daughter of Omkarananda. Virodhananda and his son Tribhanga are the incarnation of Narad and Narayan on earth. The kingdom goes through difficult times. Omkarananda is arrested and Rupasi goes to meet Bastabesh/Indranath who is attracted to her. Rupasi takes refuge in Birodhananda’s house to avoid Bastabesh’s advances. Birodhananda is interested in getting his son Tribhanga married to Rupasi. Bastabesh goes after Rupasi/Kamala who blinds him. Finally the gods perform their miracle and a repentant Bastabesh is restored his sight and kingdom.
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Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1941-09-16
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Punarjanma
Overview: Punarjanma is a Bengali drama film released in 1932 and directed by Premankur Atarthi.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1932-04-02
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Brojobuli
Overview: The story is that Brajraaj Karforma is a veteran office clerk, who usually comes to the office very late and likes to chat with everyone. The main subject of his stories is his fictional heroic activities.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1979-01-19
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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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Rater Rajanigandha
Overview: After her father’s death, Anuradha Chowdhury became very upset. In such circumstances, Mr. Mallik, the general manager of Chowdhury Mines, tried to manage every property of their family. He convinced everyone that Anuradha was a mental patient. Suddenly she got a chance and flew away from Rachi to Kolkata. Accidentally Anuradha met Raja Banerjee, a journalist, and requested shelter. As a result, she started to stay at Raja’s house. In such a situation, Mr. Mallik came to Kolkata and asked for help from Raja. This complex situation really confused him and later Raja decided to help Anuradha. At the same time, Mr. Mallik requested a notorious criminal Rohanlal to find Anuradha. Just to save Anuradha Raja put her at his grandmother’s house in Tarakeshwar. Later Anuradha felt that she had a soft corner for Raja. Therefore, without hesitation, she decided to come back to Raja’s place and fixed him as his life partner.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1973-06-22
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The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha
Overview: Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne are banished from their respective villages for being bad musicians. However, with their skills, they succeed in pleasing the king of ghosts who grants them three boons. How will they succeed in preventing the war between Halla and Shundi which is looming large?
Genres: Comedy Music Fantasy Adventure Family
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1969-05-08
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Didi
Overview: A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely profitable enterprise. Prakash is a worker who designs a more efficient machine for the factory for which he first gets sacked and then is re-employed. He falls in love with Prabhavati's sister Sheila, who later makes way for Prabhavati who is also in love with Prakash. Her withdrawal distresses Prakash, causing him to bully the workers who then go on strike.
Genres: Romance Drama Music
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1937-03-20
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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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Harmonium
Overview: A child princess gets a harmonium from her father. Through fate and manager she is orphan, then widow and penniless. The harmonium, sold, changed hand and bringing ill-luck wherever it went. Will they ever meet? Under what circumstances?
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1976-06-04
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Agnishwar
Overview: A patriotic doctor lends moral backbone to the broken society of Bengal.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1975-03-21
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Asadharan
Overview: Asadharan is the story of Jagabandhu, a man who is always eager to help people. He doesn't even think of his well-being in his efforts to do so. The district's magistrate asks him to help him and reveals the corrupt government officials. Jagabandhu falsely declares his death, hoping to get financial help and the support of the people. No one turns up for his funeral, and he is disheartened. He reveals the corrupt people and leaves his district forever.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1977-02-18
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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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Andhare Alo
Overview: A love-triangle story revolving around an upper-class Bengali hero. Satyendra, the son of a zamindar, experiences the conflict between family duty and the modern world in terms of his desire for an 11-year-old virgin bride, Radharani, and the nurturing and self-sacrificing courtesan Bijli. It depicts several stereotypical scenes like drunkenness and a courtesan's dance.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1922-09-20
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Maanbhanjan
Overview: Maanbhanjan explores the complexities of love, obsession, and identity. The story follows a neglected wife who finds solace and empowerment through the transformative world of theater. As she navigates the complexities of her marriage and the allure of the stage, she challenges societal norms and redefines her own destiny.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1923-06-18
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Durgeshnandini
Overview: Durgeshnandini is a sweeping historical drama set against the backdrop of 16th-century India. This epic tale follows the intertwined destinies of Jagat Singh, a Mughal general, and Tilottama, a Bengali princess. Their love story unfolds amidst the turbulent Pathan-Mughal conflicts, leading to a series of dramatic events, including betrayal, loss, and ultimate triumph.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1927-12-03
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Dena Paona
Overview: Dena Paona is a dramatic exploration of societal pressures and personal redemption. The film follows Sorashi, a strong-willed temple priestess, as she confronts the challenges of a troubled marriage and a disapproving community. Her journey towards self-discovery and reconciliation with her husband forms the heart of this compelling story.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1931-12-30
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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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Vidyapati
Overview: Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court by the king, Bidyapati arrives with his faithful follower Anuradha (Kanan Devi). Queen Laxmi (Chhaya Devi) falls in love with the poet, much to the distress of the king. The king falls ill and starts neglecting his royal duties until Anuradha persuades him that true love does not need reciprocation. The queen, equally distressed by her divided loyalties, contemplates suicide, encouraged by the prime minister who is worried by the nefarious impact of Bidyapati's poetry on the king.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1937-01-01
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Chandidas
Overview: This film is about Chandidas, a legendary 15th-C. Bengali Vaishnavite poet whose biography remains obscure but was an influence on the better documented Chaitanya (1486-1533), a school teacher who promoted the Vaishnavite ideology in Bengal, mostly through hymns about the Radha-Krishna legend.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1932-09-07
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Pankhiraj
Overview: Pankhiraj is a 1979 Bengali language Indian drama film directed by Pijush Basu, starring Uttam Kumar, Soumitra Chatterjee, Nandita Bose, Samit Bhanja, and Utpal Dutta.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1980-02-01
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Thikadar
Overview: Melodrama featuring a thikadar (forest contractor), a somewhat remote figure like the landscape in which he operates. The villain is the plantation-owner named Abani Haldar, with a beautiful daughter, Latika. The thikadar saves Haldar in an accident, while later it is revealed that Haldar killed the thikadar's father and left his wife and children for dead. Latika, who loves the thikadar, succeeds in preventing the forester from taking revenge for those crimes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1940-11-08
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Parashmoni
Overview: A 1939 Bengali Drama Film directed by Prafulla Ray.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bn
Release Date: 1939-08-05
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Bigalito Karuna Janhabi Jamuna
Overview: A man goes to a pilgrimage to Gangotri/Yamunotri and onward to Gomukh. Every member of the team has some reason to undertake the pilgrimage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-15
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