
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.

Raikamal
MOVIE • 1955

My Sister
MOVIE • 1944

Jiban Jigyasa
MOVIE • 1971

Harano Sur
MOVIE • 1957

Jiban Trishna
MOVIE • 1957

Agni Pariksha
MOVIE • 1954

The Philosopher's Stone
MOVIE • 1958

Rodon Bhara Basanta
MOVIE • 1974

Chandranath
MOVIE • 1957

Agnibhramar
MOVIE • 1973

Jay Jayanti
MOVIE • 1971

Deep Jele Jaai
MOVIE • 1959

Marutirtha Hinglaj
MOVIE • 1959

Bratacharini
MOVIE • 1954

Rajkanya
MOVIE • 1965

Chinna Patra
MOVIE • 1972

Tasher Ghawr
MOVIE • 1957

Two Generations
MOVIE • 1945