Rajen Tarafdar
| Rajen Tarafdar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 7, 1917 Rajsahi, British India |
| Died | November 23, 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director, actor and writer |
Rajen Tarafdar (born June 7, 1917; died November 23, 1987[1]) was born in Rajsahi, British India (now in Bangladesh). He graduated from the Government College of Art & Craft in Calcutta in 1940 with popular arts as major. He was initially graphic designer in an advertising agency before devoting himself to cinema.
Filmography
As director
- Nagpash (1987)
- Palanka (1975)
- Akash Chhnoa (1967)
- Jiban Kahini (1964)
- Agnisikha (1962)
- Ganga
- Antariksha (1957)
As actor
Though he was a notable director, he acted in few great films as well.
- Aakaler Sandhane (1980) by Mrinal Sen
- Arohan (1983) by Shyam Benegal
- Khandhar (1984) by Mrinal Sen
- Basundhara (1986)
As writer
- Ganadevata (1979)-(screenplay)
- Sansar Simante (1976)-Screenplay
- * Ganga
Awards won by Rajen Tarafdar
- National Award for best feature film in Bengali (1960)- Ganga
- National Award for best feature film in Bengali (1975)- Palanka
- BFJA Best Director Award (1988) - Nagpash
- BFJA Award for Best Screenplay (1976)-Sansar Simante
References
- ↑ Kironmoy Raha; Nandan (Organization : Calcutta, India) (1991). Bengali cinema. Nandan. Retrieved 22 December 2012.