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- Actress
Shyamala was born on 5 November 1989 in Kakinada, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Virupaksha (2023), Yevadu (2014) and Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022).- Actress
Malvika Sharma, born in Andheri East, Mumbai, India, is a talented actress who has made a mark in the Indian entertainment industry. With her captivating performances and charming presence on screen, Malvika has garnered recognition and a dedicated fan base.
Her journey in the world of acting began with the film "Nela Ticket" in 2018, where she showcased her acting prowess and gained acclaim for her role. The movie served as a stepping stone for her career, opening doors to further opportunities in the film industry.
In 2021, Malvika Sharma gained widespread attention for her role in the film "Red," where she demonstrated her versatility and ability to portray diverse characters. The movie was well-received by both audiences and critics, contributing to Malvika's growing reputation as a promising actress in the industry.
Apart from her notable roles in "Nela Ticket" and "Red," Malvika Sharma has also made a significant impact in the film "Harom Hara," showcasing her dedication to her craft and the ability to take on challenging roles.
Malvika's on-screen presence, coupled with her natural acting talent, has established her as a rising star in the Indian film industry. With her passion for acting and continuous dedication to her craft, she is undoubtedly poised for a successful and enduring career in the world of entertainment.- Writer
- Composer
- Music Department
Devi Sri Prasad is a film composer and playback singer in Telugu, Tamil films. His soundtracks have been dubbed or remade in several other languages as well. He is making his debut in Malayalam cinema with the forthcoming film Kandahar, which stars Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan and Surya Sivakumar in lead roles.
Early life and career He was born Vedurupaka and later moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His father was a school teacher and a writer. He completed his schooling at Sir M. Venkata Subba Rao Boys High School, T. Nagar, Chennai. He won several prizes in the cultural organized at inter-school level for both dance and singing competitions.
His debut music album Dance Party, along with S. P. B. Charan and a few more debutants at the time, was the kick start of his music career. He began his musical-direction career in 1999 in the Telugu film Devi. Devi Sri Prasad was a disciple of the renowned mandolinist, U. Srinivas, and he has directed music for dozens of South Indian films, including several box-office successes.
He has also written lyrics for a few songs in Telugu, which include "Vecha Vechaga" in Vamsi (starring Mahesh Babu, Namratha), "Premante Yemitante" in Anandam, "Chaila Chaila" in Shankar Dada MBBS, and "Udayinche Suryudinadigaa" and "Akaasam" in Kalusukovaalani.
Devi Sri Prasad is known to be a big fan of Ilaiyaraaja. He has a younger brother named Sagar who is also a playback singer.- Sree Vishnu was born on 29 February 1984 in Antarvedipalem, East Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017), Maa Abbayi (2017) and Prathinidhi (2014).
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Srinu Vaitla is an Indian film director associated with Telugu cinema. His first mainstream movie as a director was Nee Kosam (1999) starring Ravi Teja and Maheswari. Though the movie was an average flick at the box office, it was critically acclaimed. He shot to fame with his second movie Anandam (2001), released in 2001.- Golam Mustafa was born on 2 March 1935 in Jhalokati, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Chhutir Phande (1990), Srabon Megher Din (1999) and Emiler Goenda Bahini (1980). He was married to Hosne Ara Mustafa. He died on 20 February 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Actress
- Producer
Anjali Devi, a veteran actress and producer in Telugu and Tamil cinema, is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Sita in "Lava Kusha" and her remarkable roles in films like "Suvarna Sundari" and "Anarkali." In Hindi cinema, she left an indelible mark with performances in movies such as 'Devta,' where she starred opposite Gemini Ganeshan, 'Sati Savitri' alongside Mahipal, and 'Bhakta Prahlad.' The timeless songs picturized on her, including 'Tum gagan ke chandrama ho,' 'jeevan dor tumhi sang bandhi,' and 'kabhi to miloge, jeevan sathi' from 'Sati Savitri,' continue to enjoy popularity.
Born as Anjani Kumar in Peddapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India, she later settled in Chennai. Initially named Anjani Kumari during her theater days, director C. Pullaiah bestowed upon her the name Anjali Devi. Her journey in the film industry began with a minor role in "Raja Harishchandra" in 1936, followed by her debut as Mohini in "Gollabhama" in 1947, a film that propelled her to stardom. Her first venture as a heroine was in L. V. Prasad's 'Kashtajeevi,' though the film was abandoned after three reels.
Anjali Devi's cinematic career spanned over 350 Telugu films and a handful of Tamil and Kannada films. She married music director P. Adinarayana Rao in 1940, and together, they produced numerous Telugu films under the banner of Anjali Pictures. The iconic milestone in her career was the role of Sita in "Lava Kusha," the first color film in the Telugu industry in 1963.
Aside from her diverse roles as a damsel, angel, dancer, demon, goddess, and traditional woman, she gracefully transitioned into portraying motherly roles in later years. Anjali Devi's granddaughter, Saila Rao, also followed in her footsteps as an actress.
In 1955, she took on the role of a producer with the film "Anarkali," where she played the lead character opposite Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Salim. Over her career, she produced 27 films, including noteworthy ones like "Bhakta Tukaram" and "Chandipriya," featuring Bollywood and Tollywood actress Jayapradha.
Anjali Devi's illustrious career came to a close with films like "Brundavanam" (1992), "Anna Vadina" (1993), and "Police Alludu" (1994), where she shared the screen with Brahmanandam. Her impact on Indian cinema, spanning mythological roles to modern characters, remains a cherished legacy.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Narugopal Mandal(DOB - 25th, August1975) had stepped into Kolkata nearly twenty years back-with colorful dreams of making it big in this City of Joy.
Hailing from East Midnapore,West Bengal, India: from very poor background- it is highly commendable, that this multi talented youth walked roughest of roads, to own his own production house (Sri Sri Om Narasingha Jue Production) presently, creating a niche for himself in the Industry.
His journey started with winning tremendous accolades for directing " Megh Bhanga Roddur " at 19th Kolkata International Film Festival(2013). Carrying the good work forward -He has done number of short films,feature films,music videos and documentaries, with a few being namely-"Akash Akhono Nil", "The Nagorik","Secret Love Story" ",Barude Fuler Gandho", "Nosto Purush","Chena Premer Golpo","Abalamban", "Droupadi The Horror Night", " Sonshar Simanto", "Zero Theke Hero", "Valentines Day", " Uncut", "Past Present Future", "Aanchal Pe Aa" , "Sap-Ludo", "Ektu Bhalobasar Janno", "Nacho To Dekhi","Doli Uthe Se Pahele","Chawa Pawa", "Yaadein" & other films.
He considers it his good fortune and personal milestones, that actors like-Soumitra Chatterjee, Lily Chakraborty, Abhishek Chatterjee, Mustuq Khan, Rittika Sen, Meghna Halder, Palash Ganguly, Manashi Sinha, Moubani Sorcar, Rakesh Bedi, Gita Dey, Manoj Mitra, Dipankar Dey, Biswajit Chakraborty, George Baker, Shrila Majumder, Santana Bose, Ashok Mukherjee, Moumita Gupta, Debraj Roy, Kallyan Chatterjee, Bodhisattya Majumder, Soma Chakraborty, Kharaj Mukherjee, Anamika Saha, Mousumi Saha, Bhola Tamang, Sumanta Mukherjee, Roma Guha, Joy Sengupta, Anuradha Roy, Kallyani Mondal, Diganta Bagchi, Sucheta Chakraborty, Rupanjana Mitra, Snghamitra Banerjee Partha Sarathi Deb, Raju Majumder, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, Sumit Ganguly & others, have worked under his direction in Hindi,Bengali & Bhojpuri films. Though many have coaxed him to pursue acting career(he is just awesome) , directing a film has always remained his first love.
This, looks wise unassuming multi talented person also comes up with his rare collection of own stories/scripts. His Lyrics have had many composers and singers namely-Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam, Anuradha Paudwal, Abhijeet, Monali Thakur, Zubin Garg, Rupankar Bagchi, Anwesha Duttagupta, Monomoy Bhattacharya, June Banerjee, Jolly Mukherjee, Anik Dhar, Jojo Mukherjee, Jeneva Roy, Arup Pranay (Music Director), Kanu Bhattacharya(Music Director), Anupam Dutta (Music Director), Nilakash Roy(Music Director) & others, lending their talents to give shape to lovely creations.
Narugopal Mandal's driving force which egged him on to join and continue in film and glamour world starts from his parents (Father Sri Shyam Sundar Mandal & Mother Late Lata Rani Mandal) and some, (Anjan Banerjee, Somnath Kar, Shyamal Utthasini ,Swapan Pakhira. ) who really left an indelible mark towards shaping his career.
A feeling of satisfaction - he would like to share is, that, during his association with the film industry, he considers himself tremendously lucky to have shared working moments with legendary personalities viz Aparna Sen, Shabana Azmi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rahul Bose, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, (15 Park Avenue ), Mithun Chakraborty, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, N.K.Salil(Cheetah Bengali Film ),Lily Chakravarty , Ritobrata Bhattacharya, Dev Ganguly, Monika Ganguly, Dulal Lahiri, Moubani Sorcar, Iman Chakraborty, Rajiv Dutta, Rakhi Dutta, Rik Basu, Debashish Ganguly, Tanmoy Roy, ( Sesh Chithi ), Rupankar Bagchi, (Akash Akhono Nil), Shakuntala Barua,Oindrila Chakraborty, Abhishek Chatterjee, Chiranjit, Gita Dey, Manoj Mitra, Sumitra Mukherjee, Tapas Pal, Mishar Ray, Satabdi Roy, Anil Ghosh, Swapan Nayek, Somnath Kar, Ajit Mandal, Bhim Naskar, Sushil Das, Shambhu Mukherjee, Pratik Chowdhury, Indranil Sen, Babul Supriyo, Usha Uthup, Subhendu Chatterjee, Buddhadeb Ganguly, Amit Ganguly, Sreeradha Bandyopadhyay , Mita chatterjee , (Sreemati Bhayankari ), Firdous Ahmed, Rimjhim Gupta, Debraj Ray, Sanjib Sarkar, Chandan Roy Chowdhury , Gautam Satvaya ,(Rong Be Rong), Rita Dutta Chakraborty , Arun Bannerjee , Meghna Halder, Bidesh Sarkar, (Parajita Samrat), Arijit Choudhury, Arpita De Roy, Partha Sarathi Deb, Rupanjana Mitra, Kalyan Chatterjee, Sucheta Chakraborty, Diganta Bagchi, Prasad Mitra, Zakir Hussain, Om,( Ektu Bhalobasar Janno ) , Sampurna Lahiri, Niladri Lahiri, Arka Majumder, Shamal Utthasini, Pallabi Debnath,( Bhalobasi Sudhu Tomake ), Anjana Basu, Rana Mitra , Jagannath Guha, Krishna Kishore Mukherjee, Rudranil Ghosh, Chandan Sen, Mita chattopadhyay, Chaiti Ghoshal, Bidesh Sarkar, (Alor Thikana) , Inder Kumar, Biplab Chatterjee, Kaushik Banerjee, Sujit Guha, Ranjit Mallick, Ashok Mukherjee, Santu Mukherjee, Laboni Sarkar, Ashok Mukherjee, ( Agnipath ), Shaan, Arup Pranoy, Sunil Mukherjee, Debojit Saha, Gautam Barat, Jayanta Laha, Debashis Roy, Bodhisattva Mazumdar, Soma Chakraborty, Anweshaa, Vicky Deb, Noorjahan, Trisha Khan, Priyo Chatterjee, Kamal Nath, ( Unish Kurir Golpo ),Naffe Khan, Suresh Bery , Amita Nangiya , Debolina Dutta (Rajnandini) , Ramesh Joshi, Janak Ghosh, Baidyanath Basak, Ajit Kar, Shankar Guha, Babloo Chakravorty, Babloo Chakraborty, Swapan Nayek , Prasad Mitra,Nilkamal Roy , Tusu Chanda, A. Pranay( Pranoy Adhikari),(Arup Pranoy),June Banerjee, Sri Barun, Goutam Susmit,Debaprasad Chakraborty, Lagnajita Chakraborty,Smarajit Bondhyopadhay, Priyo Chattopaadhyaay, Debanshu Chakraborty, Shibdas Bandyopadhyay, Pulak Banerjee, Bijoy Roy, Bholanath Biswas, Pallab Biswas, Kundan Saha, Sanjoy Chakraborty, Biresh Chatterjee, Ratan Adhikar, Ratan Adhikari, Amal Ray Ghatak, Bimal Dey, Sridip Ghosh, Murari Chakraborty, Barun Raha, Kalidas Chakraborty, Amay Laha, Shakti Thakur, Banasree Sengupta, Kailash Sharma, Swapan Saha, Haimanti Shukla, PC Sorcar Junior., Piya Sengupta, Krishna Narayan Daga, Jaya Prasad R. Nayan Moni Ghosh, Anmol Saha to name a few.
Life's high waves and low ebbs failed to dampen his undying spirit of creation, as Narugopal Mandal wants to again walk this earth as a director and a positive thinking human in his next birth, leaving a legacy behind where ever he walks.
He is a living example of what-grit, determination, target obsession and positive thinking can do and achieve for us, if we really want to. His "Never Quit" attitude is pushing him towards his goal- we can only wish all success to a fighter like him.- Actress
- Producer
Sowcar Janaki, born as Sankaramanchi Janaki, is a revered and iconic Indian actress with a career that spans over seven decades. she made her debut in the Telugu film industry at the age of 18 with "Shavukaru" in 1949, marking the beginning of an illustrious journey in the world of cinema.
Interestingly, Sowcar Janaki ventured into acting post-marriage, defying conventions and proving that it is never too late to pursue one's passion. Her versatile performances across various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam, have left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry.
Sowcar Janaki rose to stardom between 1949 and 1975, portraying lead roles in numerous successful films. Collaborating with acclaimed directors like Dada Mirasee and K. Balachandar, she showcased her acting prowess and established herself as a powerhouse performer. Some of her notable works during this period include "Valayapathy," "Rojulu Marayi," "Naan Kanda Sorgam," "Pallum Pazhamum," "Puthiya Paravai," and "Iru Kodugal."
Beyond the silver screen, Sowcar Janaki actively engaged in stage performances, participating in over 300 shows. Her versatility extended to the radio, where she demonstrated her talents as a radio artist in her early years. Noteworthy milestones in her career include her Malayalam debut in "Schoolmaster" (1964) and her Hindi film, "Teen Bahuraniyan."
After 1975, Sowcar Janaki gracefully transitioned into supporting roles, earning widespread acclaim for her performances in films like "Cinema Paithiyam," "Thee," "Thillu Mullu," "Vetri Vizha," and "Kaanche." Her contributions were not limited to acting; she served as a jury member for the National Indian Films Awards committee and chaired the state Telugu Films Awards committee.
Janaki's dedication to the arts extended beyond the screen, as she actively participated in drama troupes, performing in live shows from 1960 to 1995. Her collaborations with co-star Sreekanth in both films and dramas added another dimension to her illustrious career.
Renowned for her enduring on-screen partnerships, Sowcar Janaki shared a special rapport with actors like Sreekanth, Gemini Ganeshan, and Shivaji Ganeshan, particularly cherishing her experiences with the legendary Sivaji Ganesan. Her association with him was characterized by mutual admiration and collaborative efforts to enhance their performances.
In 2016, Sowcar Janaki emerged as the actress with the longest career span, surpassing many of her contemporaries. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, solidifying her place as a true icon in Indian cinema. Sowcar Janaki's unparalleled dedication and longevity in the industry stand as a testament to her remarkable contributions and influence in shaping the Indian film landscape.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Music Department
Raogopalrao was born on 14 January 1937 in Ganganaparu, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Thyagayya (1981), Kondaveeti Donga (1990) and Ooriki Monagadu (1981). He was married to Rao Kamala Kumari. He died on 13 August 1994.- Jumbo was born in 1944 in Dinajpur, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Nawab Sirajuddaula (1989), Banglar Commando (1995) and Jawab (1979). He died on 3 May 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Ravish Kumar is a famous Indian journalist, author and media personality. He is the Senior Executive Editor of NDTV India. Ravish has been with NDTV for over 15 years and hosts a number of programs including the channel's flagship weekday show Prime Time, Hum Log, Ravish Ki Report, and Des Ki Baat. He has been twice conferred with Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award for the Best Journalist of the Year and became the fifth Indian journalist to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2019.
- Dildar was born on 13 January 1945 in Chandpur, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Tumi Shudhu Amar (2003), Bhoyongkor Bishu (1999) and Tarzan Konna (1997). He died on 13 July 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Mahesh Achanta was born in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is known for Sita Ramam (2022), Rangasthalam 1985 (2018) and Okka Kshanam (2017).
- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Altaf Mahmud was born on 23 December 1933 in Barisal, East Bengal, British India. He was a composer and actor, known for Jago Hua Savera (1959), Tanha (1964) and Anowara (1967). He was married to Sara Ara Mahmud. He died on 30 August 1971 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Khalil was born on 1 January 1934 in Sylhet, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Gunda (1976), Nawab Sirajuddaula (1989) and Jawab (1979). He died on 7 December 2014 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Cinematographer
- Writer
- Director
Abdus Samad was born on 8 July 1937 in Habiganj, East Bengal, British India. He was a cinematographer and writer, known for Shurjogrohon (1976), Shurjo Shongram (1979) and Badhu Bideshini (1980). He was married to Rosy Samad. He died on 28 October 2004 in New Delhi, Delhi, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman was born on 10 September 1941 in Noakhali, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor and writer, known for Dayee Ke? (1987), Chorabali (2012) and Churiwala (2001). He was married to Runi Zaman. He died on 20 February 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Inam Ahmed was born on 1 February 1922 in Sylhet, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Nawab Sirajuddaula (1989), Moina Moti (1969) and Nacher Putul (1971). He died on 13 September 2003 in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- Mirabai Chanu was born on 8 August 1994 in Imphal East, Manipur, India. She is an actress, known for B Praak: Mauka Hai (2021), Gold Coast 2018: XXI Commonwealth Games (2018) and Tokyo 2020: Games of the XXXII Olympiad (2021).
- Donald Hall was born on 14 August 1867 in Morree, North West Province, East India. He was an actor, known for Hearts and the Highway (1915), Uncle Bill (1914) and The Carter Case (1919). He was married to Frankie Mann. He died on 25 July 1948 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Aditya Kumar, also known as Digav Aaditya Singh Rajput, was born in Motihari, Bihar. He is a psychology student and co-founder of Champaran Innovatives, a startup specializing in high-quality FMCG products.
Aditya occasionally writes articles and is the author of "From Status Anxiety to Authenticity." He also serves as the Editor of "Aditya's Newsletter," where he shares a range of articles on various topics including mental health and budget-friendly celebration tips.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Rahman was born on 27 February 1937 in Panchagarh, East Bengal, British India [now in Panchagarh, Bangladesh]. He was an actor and director, known for Kangan (1969), Darshan (1967) and Do Sathi (1975). He was married to Bilquis Rahman. He died on 18 July 2005 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Writer
Ashish Kumar Loho was born on 10 October 1937 in Mymensingh, East Bengal, British India. He was an actor and writer, known for Parineeta (1986), Darpochurno (1970) and Miss Lanka (1985). He died on 3 November 1994 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Salahuddin, a successful film maker of the early era of Bangladeshi Film Industry, was born on March 30, 1926 in Noakhali, East Bengal, British India. He directed a total of five films in the 1960s, all of which were critically and commercially acclaimed.
He was a science graduate. In his student life he was associated with theater and music. Then he shifted his interest towards film making. He was one of the earliest of the filmmakers who started making films in the then flourishing film industry in Dhaka. His first film was Je Nodi Morupothay (1961), released in 1961. It deals with problems faced by urban middle-class families. Shurjosnan (1962) is his next film. This film is an adaptation of a novel by Alauddin Al Azad. It created furor among the ruling government when it was submitted for censorship at that time as it depicted the struggle against the oppression over the working class. The release of the film was delayed due to the subject of the film. It was one of the best earlier films made in our country and was acclaimed by critics far and wide. Baby Islam's fine cinematography is an added attraction of the film. Salahuddin then turned his attention to a play called Dharapat, written by Amjad Hossain. He adapted the play for big screen into a film called Dharapat (1963). This adaptation along with his earlier films dealt with the themes and issues related very much to life.
His next film, Rupban (1965), was a milestone in our film history. At a time when there was an influx of Urdu-language films and our Bangla cinema was facing tremendous challenge, Salahuddin came up with a folk-based story to confront it. This film is an adaptation of a popular 'Jatra' or folk theater of the same name, with melodramatic stories of kings and queens, royal families and conspiracies and so on. 'Jatra's' are often based on mythological, legendary and religious characters. Songs are an integral part of the 'Jatra's' and popular dance-interludes are an added attraction. The plot revolves around the tribulations of Rupban, who is married to Rahim Badshah (King Rahim) twelve years younger to her. When Rupban was twelve, she was married to the just-born Rahim. She has to bring him up all by herself like a mother, but she is in reality, his wife. Rahim cannot consider Rupban as his wife, as she is like a mother to him. As a result, when Rahim grew up, he became attracted to another woman called Tajel. Dealing with the 'Oedipus complex', it was really a bold step on behalf of Salahuddin at a time when our film industry was just growing up. He made another film Alo Moti (1969) in 1969. After that he bade farewell to film making. He came back for a short period of time as the directorial adviser to Harunur Rashid, his one-time assistant, in the film Megher Onek Rong (1976).
Salahuddin died in Indianapolis in the state of Indiana, USA, on 26th October 2003.- Director
- Producer
Nawazish Ali Khan was born on 2 October 1942 in Barisal, East Bengal, British India. Nawazish Ali is a director and producer, known for Bohubrihi (1988), Ayomoy (1988) and Aaj Amader Chhuti (1992).- Actress
- Producer
Sultana Zaman was born on 2 September, 1935 in Natore, East Bengal, British India (now in Bangladesh). Her father's name was Syed Abdur Razzaq, Zaminder of The Ruxini State of Natore and mother's name was Rahima Khatun. Her birth name was Syeda Hosne Ara Sharifa Begum. She married Kazi Mesbahuzzaman (popularly known as Q.M. Zaman), first cinematographer of Film Development Corporation of the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) on 15 March, 1956. She's had two children with him, a girl named Marina Zaman in 1960 and a boy named Sharfuzzaman Bapi.
She started her career in the Bengali film industry in Mohiuddin Ahmad's Matir Pahar (1959). She went on to star on many notable films such as Sonar Kajol (1962), Jowar Elo (1962), Onek Diner Chena (1964), Janajani (1965), Abar Bonobashe Rupban (1966), Notun Digonto (1968), Bhanumoti (1969), Moner Moto Bou (1969), Santan (1970) etc. She took the name 'Sultana Zaman' as her screen name in the film Janajani (1965). Her notable Urdu film's are Chanda (1962), Mala (1965), Saat Rang (1965), Ujala (1966) etc. She has produced two films, Bhanumoti (1969) and Chhadmabeshi (1970).
After a hiatus of six years, she returned to the screen in the film Nayanmoni (1976), where she acted in the role of mother of noted actor Farooque as Kulsum. She then starred in similar roles in Jadur Bashi (1977), Nishan (1977), Agnishikha (1978) etc. She had migraine problem which prevented her from concentrating in acting. In a career spanning over three decades, she acted in over 50 feature films in both Bengali and Urdu language in Bangladesh and pre-independece war West Pakistan. Her last appearance was in the film Rajkumari Chandraban (1979) after which she bid adieu to the film industry.
She received Pakistan's prestigious Nigar award twice for her role in Chanda (1962) and Mala (1965). She's also received Chitrakash Award for her first film Matir Pahar (1959), the first film magazine award in Bangladesh. She was also honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award of National Film Award, Bangladesh in 2009 and National Award by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad in 2011.
Sultana Zaman passed away on 20 May, 2012 in her sister Shamima Masud's Dhaka Cantonment residence.- Writer
- Music Department
- Director
Syed Shamsul Haque was born on 27 December 1935 in Kurigram, East Bengal, British India. He was a writer and director, known for Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Puroshkar (1983) and Phir Milengey Hum Dono (1966). He was married to Anwara Syed Haq. He died on 27 September 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna was born on 6 July 1930 in Sankaraguptam, East Godavari District, Madras Presidency, British India. He was a composer and actor, known for Madhavacharya (1986), Hamse Geethe (1975) and Kurukshetramu (1977). He was married to Annapurna. He died on 22 November 2016 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.- Narendranath Mitra was born on 30 January 1916 in Sadardi, Faridpur, East Bengal, British India. Narendranath was a writer, known for The Big City (1963), Bilambita Lay (1970) and Poush Masher Pireet (2016). Narendranath died in 1975 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Abdul Latif was born in 1927 in Barisal, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He is known for Nayanmoni (1976), Songsar (1968) and Anowara (1967). He died on 26 February 2005 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- K.S. Firoz was born on 7 July 1944 in Barisal, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was an actor, known for Devdas (2013), Tumi Amar (1994) and Nodir Naam Modhumoti (1996). He died on 9 September 2020 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Writer
- Music Department
- Actor
Ahmad Zaman Chowdhury was born on 28 December, 1947 in Chandpur, East Bengal, British India (now Bangladesh). He completed his graduation and post graduation in University of Dhakastarted his career as Lecturer. Later he left the job and joined Weekly Chitrali Magazine as a film journalist. He is a scriptwriter, screenwriter, dialogue writer, and lyricist at a time. For his contribution in film and journalism he received Bangladesh National Film Award, Bangladesh Film Journalists' Association Award, Fazlul Haq Memorial Award, Dhaka Hall Championship Award, Salimullah Hall Championship Award and many other accolades. He died on March 6 in Ibn Sina Hospital, Dhaka and laid to eternal rest on the March 8 at the Banani graveyard, Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Masud Ali Khan was born on 1 December 1931 in Manikganj, East Bengal, British India [now in Manikganj, Bangladesh]. He is an actor, known for Nadi O Nari (1965), Dui Duari (2000) and Dipu Number 2 (1996).
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Rajen Tarafder was born on 7 June 1917 in Rajshahi, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was a director and actor, known for Jiban Kahini (1964), The River (1961) and Agnisikha (1962). He died in 1987.- Florence Ashbrooke was born in 1861 in East India. She was an actress, known for On Dangerous Ground (1917), The Ragged Princess (1916) and Sins of Men (1916). She died on 20 February 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mustafa Mehmood was born on 16 January 1936 in Chittagong, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. Mustafa was a director and writer, known for Manusher Mon (1972), Mayar Songsar (1969) and Jibon Sangeet (1972). Mustafa was married to Firoza Mehmood. Mustafa died on 9 April 2017 in Chittagong, Bangladesh.- Syed Waliullah was born on 15 August 1922 in Chittagong, East Bengal, British India. He was a writer, known for Lalsalu (2001). He was married to Anne Marie. He died on 10 October 1971 in Paris, France.
- Kamal Dasgupta (1912-1974), a singer, Nazrul song composer and music director, was born on 28 July 1912 in Narail, Jessore of then British India (now Bangladesh).
Kamal Dasgupta matriculated in 1928 from Calcutta Academy and later completed B. Com. from Comilla Victoria college. He earned his Doctorate in Music from Benaras Hindu University in 1943 for his work on Mira Bai, the composer and singer of Bhajans. His early inspiration came from his father, Tara Prasanna Dasgupta. He took his first music lessons from his brother, Bimal Dasgupta. Later he studied under Dilip Kumar Roy, Kana Kesta, and Ustad Jamiruddin Khan.
Kamal Dasgupta was a versatile musical genius. He sang modern songs in Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil. He was also a brilliant composer, composing the music for about eight thousand songs. His work was based on classical music and tended towards the Thungri style, though he also drew inspiration from other sources.
Kamal Dasgupta composed the music for about eighty Bangla films, among them Tufan Mail, Jhamelar Prem, Ei Ki Go Shes Dan. His last film as a music director was Badhu Bharan (1967). He also composed the background music for an American film, War Propaganda. His active life as a composer covered about fourteen years. His unique contribution in music is his invention of a shorthand method for swaralipi (notations).
In 1935 Kamal Dasgupta joined the Gramophone Company of India as a music director. During his term there, he developed a close association with Kazi Nazrul Islam and composed the music for almost four hundred of his songs. The gramophone records for which Kamal Dasgupta composed music were very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Among his songs still popular today are 'Sanjher taraka ami' (I am the star of twilight), 'Prthivi Amare Chay' (The world needs me), and 'Ami bhorer Juthika' (I am the jasmine of morning).
In 1956 he was converted to Islam and took the name Kamal Uddin Ahmed. He married Feroza Begum, a renowned Nazrul songs singer in the same year. They have three sons, Tahsin Ahmed, Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed. The later two are also popular singer themselves.
Kamal Dasgupta died on 20 July 1974 in Dhaka. - Director
- Actor
- Writer
Yousuf Zahir was born on 4 April 1936 in Comilla, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was a director and actor, known for Yea Kore Biye (1972), Ochena Otithi (1978) and Kokhono Asheni (1961). He died on 13 December 1982 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Music Department
Amiya Dasgupta was born on 12 October 1923 in Barisal, East Bengal, British India. He is known for Performance (1970). He died on 23 May 1994 in California, USA.- Writer
- Actor
- Director
Zahirul Haque was born on 28 January 1942 in Comilla, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was a writer and actor, known for Ki Je Kori (1976), Rangbaaz (1973) and Chorer Bou (1992). He died on 25 November 1993 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Keramat Mawla was born on 15 November 1942 in Jessore, East Bengal, British India. He is an actor, known for Surja Dighal Bari (1979), Rajlokkhi Srikanto (1987) and Rupsha Nodir Banke (2020).- Munier Chowdhury was born on 27 November 1925 in Manikganj, East Bengal, British India. He was a writer, known for Nayan Tara (1967), Notun Digonto (1968) and Mukhora Romoni Boshikoron (1970). He died on 14 December 1971 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Composer
- Music Department
Anupam Ghatak was born in 1911 in Mymensnigh, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was a composer, known for Karnarjun (1941), Agni Parikshya (1954) and Bidyapati (1937). He died in 1947.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Subol Das was born on 26 December 1928 in Brahmanbaria, East Bengal, British India [now in Bangladesh]. He was a composer, known for Dosti (1981), Akash Ar Mati (1959) and Pyasa (1969). He died on 16 August 2005 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Composer
- Music Department
Raghavulu J.V. was born in 1931 in Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari district, India. Raghavulu was a composer, known for 20va Shatabdam (1990), Katakatala Rudraiah (1978) and Police Venkataswamy (1983). Raghavulu was married to Ramanamma. Raghavulu died on 7 June 2013 in Rajahmundry, East Godavari, India.- Writer
- Music Department
Jasimuddin was born on 1 January 1903 in Faridpur, East Bengal, British India. He was a writer, known for Sojan Badiar Ghat, Beder Meye (1969) and Darpan Bishorjon (2016). He died on 14 March 1976 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.- Actor
- Sound Department
A.K. Qureshi was born on 8 May 1937 in East Bengal, British India. He was an actor, known for Ovishap (1967), Chetona (1989) and Neel Akasher Nichey (1969). He died on 10 January 2017 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Producer
- Actor
Edida Nageshwara Rao was born on 24 April 1934 in Kothapeta, East Godavari, India. He was a producer and actor, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Swathi Muthyam (1986) and Sankarabharanam (1980). He died on 4 October 2015 in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.