Supriya Devi

Supriya Choudhury
Native name সুপ্রিয়া দেবী
Born Krishna Banerjee
(1935-01-08) 8 January 1935
Myitkyina, British Burma (now Myanmar )
Occupation Actress
Years active 1955–present
Spouse(s) Bishwanath Choudhury

Supriya Choudhury (born 8 January 1935) is an Indian Bengali actress, who is known for her work in Bengali cinema for more than 50 years. She is best known for her portrayal of Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's Bengali film Megha Dhaka Tara (1960).[1] In 2011 she received Banga-Vibhushan, the highest civilian honour in West Bengal.[2] In 2014, She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for her contributions to the entertainment industry.[3]

Early life

Supriya was born in Myitkyina, Burma.[4] Her father was Gopal Chandra Banerjee, a lawyer. He is from Faridpur (now in Bangladesh).[4] During World War II, her family moved to Calcutta (now in India).[4][5]

Career

Supriya was seven years old when she made her acting début in two plays directed by her father. She was a dancer since her childhood even receiving an award from Thakin Nu, the then Prime Minister of Burma, who was moved by one of her dance recitals. From her childhood her closest friend was Nihar Dutta who married Guha Thakurata Family and became Mrs.Nihar Guha Thakurata, an eminent Social Worker of Burma of her time.

In 1948, the Bannerjees left Burma for good and re-settled in Calcutta. They had been refugees in 1942 when the Japanese forces occupied Burma.The young Supriya and her family were forced to undertake an arduous trek on foot to the safety of Calcutta.

In Calcutta, she resumed her dance lessons and trained under Guru Muruthappan Pillai and later under Guru Prahlad Das. Supriya and her family were in friendly terms with Chandrabati Devi, a popular character actor, who was their neighbour. It was through the Chandrabati Devi’s inspiration and contacts that Supriya Choudhury stepped into the world of Bengali films.

Personal life

In 1954, Supriya married Bishwanath Choudhury and a few years later her only daughter Soma was born. She retired from films for a while before returning in the late 1950s.[6]. Later she lived together with Mahanayak Uttam Kumar.

Filmography

  1. The Namesake (2006) .... Ashima's Grandmother
  2. Ekti Nadir Naam (2002)
  3. Shesh Thikana (2000) .... Sriradha's grandmother
  4. Honeymoon (1992)
  5. Iman Kalyan (1982)
  6. Kalankini Kankabati]] (1981)
  7. Mon Niye (1981)
  8. Dui Prithibi (1980)
  9. Debdas (1979) .... Chandramukhi
  10. Dui Purush (1978) .... Bimala
  11. Sandhya Raag (1977)
  12. Sabyasachi (1977)
  13. Sanyasi Raja (1975)
  14. Jadi Jantem (1974) .... Sujata
  15. Bagh bandi khela (1975)
  16. Raktatilak (1975) .... Binata
  17. Bonpalashir Padabali (1973) .... Padma
  18. Bilambita Loy (1970)
  19. Duti Mon (1969)
  20. Chiradiner (1969)
  21. Mon Niye (1969)
  22. Sabarmati (1969) Hiren Nag Chhaya Debi
  23. Chowringhee (1968) .... Karabi Guha
  24. Teen Adhayay (1968)
  25. Kal Tumi Aleya (1966) .... Dr. Labanya Sarkar
  26. Shudhu Ekti Bachhar (1966)
  27. Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Asha
  28. Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964) .... Meera
  29. Lal Pathar (1964)
  30. Begaana (1963)
  31. Surya Sikha (1963)
  32. Uttarayan (1963)
  33. Komal Gandhar (1961) .... Ansuya
  34. Madhya Rater Tara (1961)
  35. Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960) .... Nita
  36. Natun Fasal (1960)
  37. Suno Baranari (1960)
  38. Sonar Harin (1959)
  39. Basu Paribar (1952) .... Sukhen's Sister

Award

Notes

  1. ↑ Chatterji, Shoma (2003-08-01). "50 years of Supriya Devi". Screen Weekly. Indian Express Newspapers (Mumbai) Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
  2. ↑ State honours nine with Banga-Vibhushan
  3. ↑ "Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal get Padma Shri". Daily News and Analysis. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 "আমি সেই মেয়ে : সুপ্রিয়া দেবী". Prothom Alo. 12 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Biography for Supriya Choudhury". Supriya Choudhury. Internet Movie Database Inc. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
  6. ↑ "Supriya Devi". upperstall.com. Retrieved Jan 2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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