Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
One of the most beautiful actresses of all time, Sumitra Devi is widely considered an icon of both Bengali and Hindi cinema. She appeared in films like “Abhijog (1947),” “Devi Chowdhurani (1949),” “Mashal” (1950),” ‘”Deewana (1952),” “Mamta (1952),” ‘”Mayurpankh (1954),” “Dasyu Mohan (1955),” ‘”Saheb Bibi Golam (1956),” and “Ekdin Ratre.” Early Life and Career Sumitra
Kanan Devi was among the early singing stars of Indian cinema and is credited popularly as the first superstar who came from Bengali cinema. Some of her notable films include “Vidyapati (1937),” “Mukti (1937),” “Sapera (1939),” “Street Singer (1939),” “Jawab (1942),” “Hospital (1943),” “Banphool (1945), and “Rajlakshmi (1946).” Early Life and Career Kanan Devi was
The baritone voice, the piercing eyes, and a regal demeanor with an unmatched acting talent made Chhabi Biswas one of the most beloved actors of his time. Biswas emerges as a legendary figure in Indian cinema, renowned for his commanding presence and nuanced performances in films like “Nartaki,” “Ek Din Ratre,” “Saheb Bibi Golam,” “Kabuliwala,”
Sumita Sanyal was one of the most prominant actresses of Bengali and Hindi films who is remembered for her beauty and grounded acting in films like Satyajit Ray’s Nayak (1966), Tapan Sinha’s Apanjan (1968), and Sagina Mahato (1970), as well as Hindi films Ashirwad (1968), Aanad (1971), and Guddi (1970). Early Life and Career Sumita
Birendranath Sircar, commonly known as B.N. Sircar, was a towering figure in the Indian film industry. Sircar’s contributions to Indian cinema, particularly Bengali cinema, are monumental. He was not only a film producer but also the founder of New Theatres Calcutta, a studio that became synonymous with quality and innovation in Indian filmmaking. Early Life
Swarup Dutta was the iconic actor of Bengali cinema, known for films like “Apanjan,” “Ekhoni,” “Ora Charjon,” “Sadharan Meye,” “Sagina Mahato,” “Harmonium,” “Pita Putra,” and “Maa o Meye.” He also worked in the Hindi film “Uphaar,” opposite Jaya Bhaduri. Early Life Swarup Dutta was born on June 22, 1941, in the Dutta family of Hatkhola,
One of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Uttam Kumar, fondly known as Mahanayak, was also a producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and playback singer who ruled the Bengali film industry for more than 40 years. Early Life and Education Uttam Kumar was born Arun Kumar Chattopadhyay on September 3, 1926, in Ahiritola,
