Anubha Gupta (27 December 1929 – 14 January 1972) was an Indian Bengali actress and singer who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She received the Best Actress in Supporting Role Award at the 26th Annual BFJA Awards for the film Hansuli Banker Upakatha.[1]
Anubha Gupta | |
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| Born | Mridula Gupta 27 December 1929[1] |
| Died | 14 January 1972 (aged 42)[1] Kolkata[2] |
| Education | Parry Charan Girls School Shantiniketan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1944–1972 |
| Spouse | Rabi Ghosh |
Early life
editAnubha Gupta was born in 1929 in Dinajpur, British Raj[1] though she was likely born in 1930.[2] She had an interest in dance and music since her childhood. She studied in Parry Charan Girls School, Banipith and later Shantiniketan.[2]
Career
editGupta joined Bengali cinema as a playback singer when music director Robin Chatterjee introduced her to films. Her debut film as an actress was Samarpan which was released in 1949.[2] She acted in theater in parallel with the silver screen. Her performance in Kabi, Ratna Dip, Champadangar Bou, Hansuli Banker Upokatha made her an established film actress and she rapidly worked her way to the top among Bengali actresses within five years.[2] She also worked with Satyajit Ray in Abhijan and Kanchanjangha.[3] Gupta first married footballer Anil De. Her second marriage was with actor Rabi Ghosh.[4][5]
Filmography
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (March 2024) |
| Year | Title | Role | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Bish Bachar Pore | |||
| Ghumiye Ache Graam | [2] | |||
| 1949 | Abhijatya | |||
| Kavi | Thakurjhee | |||
| Ananya | ||||
| Bamuner Meye | Sandhya | |||
| 1950 | Mandanda | |||
| Sheshbesh | ||||
| 1951 | Ratnadeep | [2] | ||
| 1953 | Bhagaban Shrikrishna Chaitanya | Shiuli | ||
| 1954 | Champadangar Bou | Kadambini | [2] | |
| Kalyani | ||||
| Mantra Shakti | ||||
| Jaydev | Bimala | |||
| Jadubhatta | ||||
| 1955 | Anupama | Kalyani | ||
| Kankabatir Ghat | ||||
| Kalindi | ||||
| Upahar | Sunil's aunt | |||
| Shreebatsa Chinta | ||||
| Aparadhi | ||||
| Swami Vivekananda | ||||
| 1956 | Shankar Narayan Bank | [2] | ||
| Shyamali | ||||
| Saheb Bibi Golam | Jaba | |||
| Trijama | Abala | |||
| Mahanisa | ||||
| 1958 | Tansen | Prem Kumari | [2] | |
| 1959 | Shree Shree Mahalaxmi Puja | Sriya Chandaluni | ||
| 1960 | Masoom | Mrs. Gupta | ||
| Shesh Parjantya | [2] | |||
| 1961 | Maa | |||
| 1962 | Hansuli Banker Upakatha | |||
| Kanchenjungha | Anima | [2] | ||
| Dhoop Chhaya | ||||
| 1963 | Palatak | Golap | ||
| Tridhara | Chhoto maa - Kali's wife | |||
| Chhaya Surya | ||||
| 1964 | Subha O Debatar Gras | |||
| Bibhas | Bidyut Bala | |||
| 1965 | Alor Pipasa | Neela Devi | [2] | |
| Jaya | Mejobou | |||
| Mukhujey Paribar | [2] | |||
| 1967 | Nayika Sangbad | Ramaboudi | ||
| Balika Badhu | [2] | |||
| 1968 | Panchashar | |||
| Mathur | ||||
| 1969 | Parineeta | Charu's mother | [2] | |
| Pratham Kadam Phool | Sukanto's aunt | |||
| 1970 | Padmagolap | |||
| Rupasi | Balaram's Eldest SIL | |||
| Ekhoni | ||||
| Dibratrir Kabya | ||||
| 1971 | Calcutta 71 | [2] | Kolkata 71 was referenced | |
| Chhadmabeshi | Labanya | |||
| Pratham Pratishruty | Mokshada | |||
| Dhanyee Meye | Gobardhan's wife | |||
| Archana | ||||
| 1972 | Sesh Parba | [2] | ||
| Anindita | Latika (Biram's Sister in law) | |||
| Jaban | ||||
| 1973 | Chithi | Prasenjit's mother | ||
| 1974 | Chhanda Patan | |||
| 1976 | Datta | Nalini | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "মোহনবাগানের গ্যালারির মেয়ে অভিনেত্রী অনুভা গুপ্ত". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Kalyani". Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Marie Seton (2003). Portrait of a Director: Satyajit Ray. Penguin Books India. pp. 209–. ISBN 978-0-14-302972-4.
- ^ "Rabi Ghose was extremely simple". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Bijoya Ray (2012). Manik and I: My Life with Satyajit Ray. Penguin Books Limited. p. 711. ISBN 978-81-8475-750-7.
External links
edit- Anubha Gupta at IMDb