Chandrabati Devi
Chandrabati Devi defied societal norms, pursuing a career in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born on 19th October 1909, in Muzaffarpur, she moved to Kolkata, where she graduated in Bengali literature and trained in music under the guidance of Dinendranath Tagore. Her entry into the silent film industry was facilitated by her husband, Bimal Pal, with whom she founded 'Movie Pictures', making her debut in the silent film "Piyari" ' (1929), being catapulted to stardom and possibly becoming the first female film producer in Bengal. Despite challenges, she earned acclaim for roles like Meera in Debaki Bose's cult classic "Meerabai" (1933), Chandramukhi in the 1935 cult classic "Devdas", and "Dakshayagna", with her portrayal of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s heroines leaving a lasting impact. As her career progressed, she transitioned to character roles, with memorable performances in "Agni Pariksha" and "Ami Sirajer Begum". A talented writer and editor, Chandrabati remained committed to the purity of art throughout her life. She died on 22nd April, 1992.
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 19, 1909Deathday
April 29, 1992Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
32Place of birth
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, IndiaCast credits
Agni Pariksha
Dakshayagna
SatiIran Ki Ek Raat
Moner Mayur
Two Generations
BimalaIndrani
Sudarshan Dutta's motherChandranath
Sakher Chor
Mrs. Khasnobis (Guest Appearance)Marutirtha Hinglaj
BhairabhiDeep Jele Jaai
MatronThe Lost Melody
Alok's MotherBaradidi
Laksha-Heera
Putrabadhu
Tasher Ghawr
Rodon Bhara Basanta
Somenath's MotherThe Philosopher's Stone
Guest at Cocktail PartySaugandh
My Sister
RekhaChinna Patra