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Janmadata
''Janmadata'' ( bn, জন্মদাতা) (2008) is a Bengali family drama film directed by Swapan Saha. Cast * Ranjit Mullick as Durgacharan Singha * Razzak as Bhavani Chowdhury * Jisshu Sengupta as CBI Officer Raj Sinha, previously an orphan who was provided shelter by Bhavani when he was young, Bhavani's adoptive grandson * Rachana Banerjee as Sima, Raj's love interest, Durga and Bhavani's real granddaughter * Tapas Paul as retired constable Iqbal * Laboni Sarkar as Durgacharan's wife * Abhishek Chatterjee as Durgacharan's son, Sima's father * Locket Chatterjee as Rina Singha (née Chowdhury)- Bhavani's daughter, Sima's mother * Rajesh Sharma (actor) as Subal Da * Shankar Chakraborty as Shibnath * Anamika Saha as Durgacharan's mother, Sima's paternal great-grandmother * Rita Koiral as Durgacharan's sister * Anuradha Ray as Bhavani's wife * Dolon Roy as Durgacharan's late daughter, killed by Subol * Unknown as Bhavani's late son, killed by Sibnath * Kanchan Mullick as Raj' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhamu Sughand
Jhamu Sughand (1951 – 26 May 2008) was an Indian film financier, producer and distributor, in mainstream Bollywood, as well parallel cinema. He is most known as producer of Academy Award-nominated ''Lagaan'' (2001), '' Satya'' (1998), ''Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'' (1999), '' Aks'' (2001) and '' Bombay'' (1995). He started Jhamu Sughand Productions, also produced films in Marathi and Bengali, and was awarded the 2000 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi as the producer of '' Astitva'' directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, and subsequently National Film Award for Best Feature Film for '' Kaalpurush'' directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta. Career Sughand started his career joining his family cloth trading business in Deolali, his hometown, and in 1979 he moved to Mumbai. Here started a printing press specialising in film merchandise for some years, before shifting to film distribution in 1988. In the coming years, he distributed over 100 films, but it was Mani Ratnam's, ''Bombay'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swapan Saha
Swapan Saha ( bn, স্বপন সাহা) (born 10 January 1930 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, British India) is an Indian (Bengali) film director, producer, story writer and score composer. Filmography * ''Bedenir Prem'' (1992) * ''Maan Samman'' (1993) * ''Biswas Abiswas'' (1994) * ''Danga'' (1994) * ''Sujan Sakhi'' (1995) * ''Naginkanya'' (1995) * ''Bhai Amar Bhai'' (1996) * ''Jhinukmala'' (1996) * ''Sakhi Tumi Kar'' (1996) * ''Abujh Mon'' (1996) * ''Adarer Bon'' (1997) * ''Kamalar Banabas'' (1997) * ''Bakul Priya'' (1997) * ''Mayer Dibyi'' (1997) * ''Tomake Chai'' (1997) * ''Pita Mata Santan'' (1997) * ''Nishpap Asami'' (1997) * ''Sabar Upare Maa'' (1997) * ''Mayar Badhan'' (1997) * ''Matir Manush'' (1997) * ''Praner Cheye Priyo'' (1998) * ''Nayaner Alo'' (1998) * ''Nag Nagini'' (1998) * ''Gharer Lakshmi'' (1998) * ''Baba Keno Chakar'' (1998) * ''Sundari (film), Sundari'' (1998) * ''Shimul Parul'' (1998) * ''Swamir Adesh'' (1998) * ''Tomay Pabo Bole'' (1999) * ''Swamir Ghar'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anamika Saha
Anamika Saha is an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Bengali film industry. Early life Saha was born in Jessore, Khulna, Bangladesh, Bangladesh as Usha. In 1961, she passed Higher Secondary examination from Deshbandhu Balika Vidyalaya and joined in Scottish Church College. She started her acting career in 1973 in a Bengali film Ashar Alo. Saha got her first break through in Tollywood film industry in Tarun Majumdar’s film ''Sansar Simante'' (1974). Filmography 1973–2000 * ''Ashar Alo'' (1973) * ''Sansar Simante'' (1974) * ''Golap Bou'' (1977) * ''Dui Purush'' (1978) * '' Ganadevata'' (1979) * ''Rajnandini'' (1980) * ''Pratishodh'' (1981) * '' Ashleelotar Daye'' (1983) * ''Agami Kal'' (1983) * ''Agni Shuddhi'' (1984) * ''Till Theke Tal'' (1985) * ''Amar Kantak'' (1985) * '' Mon Mane Na'' (1993) * ''Naach Nagini Naach Re'' (1996) 2001–Present * '' Sathi'' (2002) * ''Mayer Anchal'' (2003) * ''Arjun Aamar Naam'' (2003) * '' Badsha The King'' (2004) * ''Pari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Chakraborty
Shankar Chakraborty is an Indian film and television actor who has done several tele serials and has appeared in pivotal roles in numerous Bengali films. Personal life Shankar Chakraborty was born to a Bengali Hindu family. He married actress Sonali Chakraborty in 1990. His wife Sonali breathed her last on 31 October, 2022 following prolonged liver complications. He took to the social media to declare her sudden demise. Filmography * ''Chitra'' (unreleased) * ''Bhroon'' (Unreleased) * ''Karnel'' (Unreleased) * ''Jaanbaaz'' (2019) as Rahim Bhai *'' Mon Jaane Na'' (2019) * '' Maati'' (2018) as Meghla's father * ''Total Dadagiri'' (2018) as Bibhutibhusan Das *''Jio Pagla'' (2017) * ''Love Express'' (2016) as Ram Prasad Ganguly * '' Ki Kore Toke Bolbo'' (2016) as Akash's father * '' Arshinagar'' (2015) as Biswanath Mitra * ''Bela Seshe'' (2015) as Barin * '' Naxal'' (2015) as Arijit Mitra * ''Game'' (2014) as Dibakar Panda * ''Buno Haansh'' (2014) as Badal Bhai * ''Final Missi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhishek Chatterjee
Abhishek Chatterjee (30 April 1964 – 24 March 2022) was an Indian actor who was known for his work in Bengali cinema. He made his big screen debut alongside veterans such as Sandhya Roy, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tapas Paul, and Utpal Dutt with the Bengali film ''Pathbhola'' (1986) directed by Tarun Majumdar. Lathi (1996 film) by Prabhat Roy, Bakul Priya By swapan Saha Life After finishing his secondary schooling at the Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School, he graduated from the Seth Anandram Jaipuria College of the University of Calcutta. Death Abhishek Chatterjee died on 24 March 2022 from a heart attack at his house in Kolkata. He was 57 and is survived by his wife and daughter. Filmography Television * * References External links * Official websiteAbhishek Chatterjeeon Facebook Facebook is an online social media and social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with fellow Harva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjit Mullick
Ranjit Mallick (রঞ্জিত মল্লিক) (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema. He is particularly known for appearing in films such as ''Interview'', ''Mouchak'', ''Shatru'', ''Shakha Proshakha'', '' Guru Dakshina'', ''Amader Songsar'', ''Indrajit'', ''Jiban Niye Khela'', ''Nabab'', '' Sathi'', ''Nater Guru'', '' Gyarakal'', ''Chander Bari'' and ''Bajimaat''. He was also the Sheriff of Kolkata for the year 2014. He is one of the most anticipated actors of Bengali cinema and has been a part of more than 100 films as of now. Early life Ranjit was born on 28 September 1944 in Calcutta, West Bengal, into the Mallick ''Bari'' of Bhowanipore (a family belonging to the Vaidya (Baidya) community, which is closely associated with Kolkata's Barat and Gupta families), known for its Durga Puja. His nickname is Ranju. He studied at the Asutosh College and later at the Syamaprasad College of the University of Calcutta. Career Ranjit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laboni Sarkar
Laboni Sarkar is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She is the recipient of three BFJA Awards. She initiated her acting career as a child artist with roles in Bengali films. Filmography * '' Aporajeyo'' (2022) * ''Oti Uttam'' (2022) * '' Kolkatar Harry'' (2021) * '' Parineeta'' (2019) * ''Hiralal'' (2018) * '' Maati'' (2018) * ''Boxer'' (2018) * ''Shrestha Bangali'' (2017) * '' Amazon Obhijaan'' (2017) as Shankar's mother * ''Chaamp'' (2017) as Shibaji's Mother * ''Tomake Chai'' (2017) * ''Haripad Bandwala'' (2016) as Nandalal's Wife * ''Jomer Raja Dilo Bor'' (2015) * '' Hriday Haran'' (2015) * ''Obhishopto Nighty'' (2014) * '' Bangali Babu English Mem'' (2014) * ''Chander Pahar'' (2013) as Shankar's mother * '' Khiladi'' (2013) * ''Khoka 420'' (2013) as Krrish's Mother * '' Chupi Chupi'' (2013) * '' Dekha, Na-Dekhay'' (2013) * ''Challenge 2'' (2012) as Pooja's Mother * ''Khokababu'' (2012) as Khoka 420 aka Khoka's Mother * ''Romeo'' (2011) as Sid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Bhadra
Ashok Bhadra is an Indian composer working in the Bollywood and Bengali film industries. He has also worked for albums like ''Shudhu Ektu Bhalobasa'' and ''Paroshmani''. Discography As a music director * ''Rakhal Raja'' (1995) * ''Tomake Chai'' (1997) * ''Sabar Upare Maa'' (1997) * ''Nishpap Asami'' (1997) * ''Shimul Parul'' (1998) * ''Naag Nagini'' (1998) * ''Kamalar Banabas'' (1998) * ''Nayaner Alo'' (1998) * ''Madhu Malati'' (1999) * ''Kanchanmala'' (1999) * ''Gariber Raja Robinhood '' (1999) * ''Satbhai'' (2000) * ''Ei Ghar Ei Sansar'' (2000) * ''Bhalobashar Chhoan'' (2000) * ''Suorani Duorani'' (2001) * ''Ostad'' (2001) * ''Jabab Chai'' (2001) * ''Shatrur Mokabila'' (2002) * '' Kurukshetra'' (2002) * '' Sneher Protidan'' (2003) * ''Sabuj Saathi'' (2003) * ''Mayer Anchal'' (2003) * ''Kartabya'' (2003) * '' Tyaag'' (2004) * ''Tista Parer Kanya'' (2004) * '' Sajani'' (2004) * '' Raja Babu'' (2004) * ''Pratishodh'' (2004) * '' Paribar'' (2004) * ''Coolie'' (2004) * '' Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjit Mallick
Ranjit Mallick (রঞ্জিত মল্লিক) (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema. He is particularly known for appearing in films such as ''Interview'', ''Mouchak'', ''Shatru'', ''Shakha Proshakha'', '' Guru Dakshina'', ''Amader Songsar'', ''Indrajit'', ''Jiban Niye Khela'', ''Nabab'', '' Sathi'', ''Nater Guru'', '' Gyarakal'', '' Chander Bari'' and ''Bajimaat''. He was also the Sheriff of Kolkata for the year 2014. He is one of the most anticipated actors of Bengali cinema and has been a part of more than 100 films as of now. Early life Ranjit was born on 28 September 1944 in Calcutta, West Bengal, into the Mallick ''Bari'' of Bhowanipore (a family belonging to the Vaidya (Baidya) community, which is closely associated with Kolkata's Barat and Gupta families), known for its Durga Puja. His nickname is Ranju. He studied at the Asutosh College and later at the Syamaprasad College of the University of Calcutta. Career Ranji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jisshu Sengupta
Jisshu Ujjwal Sengupta (born 15 March 1977) is an Indian actor, producer, television presenter. who predominantly works in Bengali, Hindi and Telugu films. Sengupta made his debut through a Bengali TV series, '' Mahaprabhu'' where he portrayed the role of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; the role gained him much recognition. Subsequently, he made his film debut with ''Priyojon'' (1997), which became a debacle at the box office. In 2002, he played Tagore in Sukanta Roy's ambitious venture ''Chelebela'' alongside Debashree Roy playing Kadambari Devi. following which he appeared in a spate of critically and commercially unsuccessful projects. He made his Bollywood debut with Shyam Benegal's National Award winning film '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' (2004). A turning point came in his career when he collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh for the latter's ''Abohomaan'', which earned him critical acclaim. His subsequent collaborations with Ghosh for films which include '' Nouka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali-language Indian Films
Bengali ( ), generally known by its endonym Bangla (, ), is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Bengal region of South Asia. It is the official, national, and most widely spoken language of Bangladesh and the second most widely spoken of the 22 scheduled languages of India. With approximately 300 million native speakers and another 37 million as second language speakers, Bengali is the fifth most-spoken native language and the seventh most spoken language by total number of speakers in the world. Bengali is the fifth most spoken Indo-European language. Bengali is the official and national language of Bangladesh, with 98% of Bangladeshis using Bengali as their first language. Within India, Bengali is the official language of the states of West Bengal, Tripura and the Barak Valley region of the state of Assam. It is also a second official language of the Indian state of Jharkhand since September 2011. It is the most widely spoken language in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000s Bengali-language Films
S, or s, is the nineteenth letter in the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''ess'' (pronounced ), plural ''esses''. History Origin Northwest Semitic šîn represented a voiceless postalveolar fricative (as in 'ip'). It originated most likely as a pictogram of a tooth () and represented the phoneme via the acrophonic principle. Ancient Greek did not have a phoneme, so the derived Greek letter sigma () came to represent the voiceless alveolar sibilant . While the letter shape Σ continues Phoenician ''šîn'', its name ''sigma'' is taken from the letter ''samekh'', while the shape and position of ''samekh'' but name of ''šîn'' is continued in the '' xi''. Within Greek, the name of ''sigma'' was influenced by its association with the Greek word (earlier ) "to hiss". The original name of the letter "sigma" may have been ''san'', but due to the complic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
