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Chandrabati Devi
Chandrabati Devi was born on October 19, 1909. Chandrabati Devi died on April 29, 1992 at the age of 82.
- Born
- October 19, 1909
- Place of birth
- Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
- Died
- April 29, 1992 (82 years old)
Biography
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.
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.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was Chandrabati Devi born?
Chandrabati Devi was born on October 19, 1909. (Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India)
How old is Chandrabati Devi?
Chandrabati Devi died on April 29, 1992 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·