Sandhyarani Chatterjee (widely known as Sandhyarani) was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.[4] She was a reigning actress of Bengali cinema during 1940s and 1950s.[5] She appeared in more than 250 Bengali films.[6] She made her silver screen debut in Sarbojanin Bibahotsab (26 April 1938).[7] She featured opposite Uttam Kumar in Ajoy Kar's Bardidi (1957).[8] Even after she played supporting characters later, her popularity remained intact.[9]
Sandhyarani | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1922[1] Kolkata |
| Died | 19 July 1999 (aged 76)[2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | 1[3] |
Career
editIn 1948, Sandhyarani featured as Gyanoda in Arakshaniya based on Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's much celebrated novel of the same name.[10] Ajoy Bhattacharya cast her in his Bengali comedy film Chhadmabeshi (1944)[a] based on the story of the same name by Upendranath Gangopadhyay. [11][12] Suchitra Sen eschewed the central role in Suryamukhi, Sandhyarani was offered to play the concerned role.[13]
Filmography
edit| § | Indicates a short film |
| Year | Title | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Sarbojanin Bibahotsab | Debut, Credited as Angur | [14] |
| Jagapisi § | Credited as Angur | ||
| Bekar Nashan | Credited as Angur | ||
| 1941 | Banglar Meye | [15] | |
| Mayer Pran | |||
| Nandini | |||
| Shakuntala | |||
| Sreeradha | |||
| Pratishodh | |||
| 1942 | Bhishma | [16] | |
| Bondi | |||
| Parineeta | |||
| 1943 | Jogajog | ||
| Sahadharmini | |||
| Samadhan | |||
| 1944 | Chhadmabeshi | [17] | |
| 1945 | Mane Na Mana | ||
| 1946 | Natun Bou | ||
| Pather Sathi | |||
| Saat Number Bari | |||
| Sangram | |||
| Tumi Aar Ami | |||
| 1947 | Tapobhanga | [18] | |
| 1948 | Arakshaniya | ||
| Drishtidan | |||
| Purabi | |||
| Sahara | |||
| Shankha Sindur | |||
| Shyamaler Swapno | |||
| 1949 | Abhiman | ||
| Bisher Dhoan | |||
| Herfer | [19] | ||
| Nireddesh | [20] | ||
| 1951 | Darpachurna | [21] | |
| Ganyer Meye | |||
| Panditmashai | |||
| 1952 | Bindur Chhele | [22] | |
| Kapalkundala | |||
| Sanjibani | |||
| Rani Bhabani | [23] | ||
| 1953 | Haranath Pandit | ||
| Harilakshmi | |||
| Nishkriti | |||
| Rami Chandidas | |||
| 1954 | Amar Prem | ||
| Mantra Shakti | |||
| 1955 | Bidhilipi | ||
| Bratacharini | |||
| Hrad | |||
| 1956 | Abhagir Swarga | ||
| Dhular Dharani | |||
| Mahakabi Girishchandra | |||
| Mahanisha | |||
| Sinthir Sindur | |||
| 1957 | Adarsha Hindu Hotel | ||
| Bardidi | [8] | ||
| Prithibi Amare Chaay | |||
| Tapasi | |||
| 1960 | Mayamriga | ||
| 1963 | Akashpradip | ||
| Badsha | |||
| 1964 | Deep Nebhe Nai | [24] | |
| 1976 | Hansaraj | [25] | |
| 1985 | Parama | ||
| 1988 | Apaman | ||
| 1989 | Aghatan Ajo Ghate | ||
| Aparanher Alo | |||
| 2001 | Shesh Ashray | Posthumous release |
Notes
edit- ^ In 1971, Agradoot remade this film under the same title starring Uttam Kumar. It became a massive financial success.
References
edit- ^ Roy Chowdhury, Moumita (2004). রূপোলি পর্দার অন্তরালে (in Bengali). Biva Publication. ISBN 9789390890989.
- ^ "MAMATA NOMINEE LIST TAKES SHAPE". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Mystery over help's death at late actor's house". The Times of India. 15 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "ফার্ন রোডে পরিচারিকার অগ্নিদগ্ধ দেহ উদ্ধার". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Bangla, Jago (8 October 2022). "বাংলা ছবির লক্ষ্মীরা". JagoBangla. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "অগ্নিদগ্ধ মৃত্যু ঘিরে স্মৃতিতে সন্ধ্যারানি". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "সন্ধ্যারানী". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Birth Anniversary Special: Uttam Kumar's magical combination with the path-breaker in Bengali cine classics Ajoy Kar". The Times of India. 3 September 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Sreelekha: মা লক্ষ্মী সেজে সোশাল মিডিয়ায় অবতীর্ণ শ্রীলেখা মিত্র, দেখেছেন তাঁর নয়া অবতার?". calcuttanews.tv. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "1948 - arakshaniya.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "ছদ্মবেশী (১৯৪৪)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "1944 - Chadmabeshi.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, শুভদীপ. "অভিনেতার আড়ালে পরিচালক বিকাশ রায়". Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "1938 - Sarbojanin Bibahotsab.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "বাংলার মেয়ে". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Bhishma (1942)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Chhadmabeshi (1945)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "প্রথম বাঙালি মুসলিম নায়িকা 'বনানী চৌধুরী'". newsg24.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Herfer (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Niruddesh (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Darpachurna (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Bindur Chhele (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Rani Bhabani (1952)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Deep Nebhe Nai (1964)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "'হংসরাজ' হওয়ার কথা ছিল না অরিন্দম গাঙ্গুলির! প্রথমে গান গেয়েছিলেন তিনি, তার পর…". TheWall. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
External links
editSandhyarani at IMDb