Arabinda Mukhopadhyay (18 June 1919 – 10 February 2016) was an Indian filmmaker, film director and editor, who directed all-time classics like Nishi Padma (1970), Dhanyee Meye (1971) and Mouchak (1974). He also wrote stories and screenplays.[1][2]
Arabinda Mukhopadhyay | |
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| অরবিন্দ মুখোপাধ্যায় | |
| Born | 18 June 1919 |
| Died | 10 February 2016 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Dhulu babu, |
| Occupation | filmmaker |
| Children | two sons, a daughter |
| Parents |
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Early life and education
editMukhopadhyay was born in Katihar District, Bihar on 18 June 1919. His family originally hailed from Sehakhala situated in Hooghly District of present-day West Bengal. His father, Satyacharan Mukhopadhyay, was a doctor, and his mother was Mrinalini Devi.[3][4] His elder brother was the noted Bengali writer Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay.
Career
editIn a career spanning four decades, he directed total 26 full-length films, 3 telefilms and 1 television serial. His very first directorial effort “Kichukkhon” in 1959 give him a nomination for the president's award.[2] Another movie of his, “Ahban”, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1961.[5] His inspiration was Bengali Filmmakers like Agradoot, Debaki Bose, Bimal Roy, Niren Lahiri, Ajoy Kar.
Death
editMukhopadhyay died on February 10, 2016, at his Kolkata residence.[2]
Awards and nominations
edit- Ahban movie nominated at Cannes Film Festival in 1961
- National Film Award nominated for Best Bengali Movie(1970) for Nishi Padma.
1970 National Film Awards- Best Male Playback Singer: Manna Dey - "Ja Khushi Ora Bole" Best Female Playback Singer: Sandhya Mukherjee - "Ore Sakol Sona Molin Holo. [6]
- 20th Filmfare Awards (1972) for Best Screenplay - Movie Amar Prem
Selected filmography
edit- kichukkhan (1959)
- Ahban (1961)
- Jeevan Sangeet (1968)
- Pita Putra (1969)
- Nishipadma (1970)
- Dhanyee Meye (1971)
- Mouchak (1974)
- Agnishwar (1975)
- Ajasra Dhanyabad (1976)
- Mantramugdha (1977)
- Ae Prithibi Pantha Niwas (1977)
- Nadi Theke Sagare (1978)
- Paka Dekha (1980)
- Prayashchitta (1983)
- Sansarer Itikatha (1983)
- Arpita (1983)
- Ajante (1986)
- Barnachora
- Kenram Becharam
- Notun Jiban
- Nayikar Bhumkay
References
edit- ^ "Agniswar (1975)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Bengali director Aurobindo Mukherjee dead". The Indian Express. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ "The best year of story telling". The Statesman. 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Arabinda Mukherjee, director of timeless Bengali flicks Mouchak, Dhanyee Meye, dies". NEWSMEN. 10 February 2016. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ "বহু জনপ্রিয় ছবির স্রষ্টা তিনি৷". Ei Samay.
- ^ "18th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012.