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
BornAugust 1922[1]
Kolkata
Died19 July 1999(1999-07-19) (aged 76)[2]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Children1[3]

Career

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In 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

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Key
§ 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

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  1. ^ In 1971, Agradoot remade this film under the same title starring Uttam Kumar. It became a massive financial success.

References

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  1. ^ Roy Chowdhury, Moumita (2004). রূপোলি পর্দার অন্তরালে (in Bengali). Biva Publication. ISBN 9789390890989.
  2. ^ "MAMATA NOMINEE LIST TAKES SHAPE". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Mystery over help's death at late actor's house". The Times of India. 15 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  4. ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "ফার্ন রোডে পরিচারিকার অগ্নিদগ্ধ দেহ উদ্ধার". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  5. ^ Bangla, Jago (8 October 2022). "বাংলা ছবির লক্ষ্মীরা". JagoBangla. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. ^ "অগ্নিদগ্ধ মৃত্যু ঘিরে স্মৃতিতে সন্ধ্যারানি". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  7. ^ "সন্ধ্যারানী". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Sreelekha: মা লক্ষ্মী সেজে সোশাল মিডিয়ায় অবতীর্ণ শ্রীলেখা মিত্র, দেখেছেন তাঁর নয়া অবতার?". calcuttanews.tv. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  10. ^ "1948 - arakshaniya.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  11. ^ "ছদ্মবেশী (১৯৪৪)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  12. ^ "1944 - Chadmabeshi.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  13. ^ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, শুভদীপ. "অভিনেতার আড়ালে পরিচালক বিকাশ রায়". Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  14. ^ "1938 - Sarbojanin Bibahotsab.pdf" (PDF). Google. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  15. ^ "বাংলার মেয়ে". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Bhishma (1942)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Chhadmabeshi (1945)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  18. ^ "প্রথম বাঙালি মুসলিম নায়িকা 'বনানী চৌধুরী'". newsg24.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Herfer (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Niruddesh (1949)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Darpachurna (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Bindur Chhele (1951)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  23. ^ "Rani Bhabani (1952)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  24. ^ "Deep Nebhe Nai (1964)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  25. ^ "'হংসরাজ' হওয়ার কথা ছিল না অরিন্দম গাঙ্গুলির! প্রথমে গান গেয়েছিলেন তিনি, তার পর…". TheWall. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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