Chhaya Devi or Chhaya Debi (1914–2001) was an Indian film actress. She has acted in hundreds of Bengali, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language movies for over five decades and played many character roles. Her first lead role was in Sonar Sansar (1936), directed by Debaki Bose, and later with Bidyapati (1937) she received acclaim and went on to act in notable films like, Nirjan Saikate

Nirjan Saikate

Nirjan Saikate is a Bengali film directed by Tapan Sinha. It was released in 1963. This movie is an adaptation of the novel with the same name by eminent Bengali writer Samaresh Basu, who wrote this travelogue under his pen name 'Kalkut'.-Plot:The writer is himself the protagonist...

 (1963), Hatey Bazarey

Hatey Bazarey

Hatey Bazarey or Hate Bazare is a 1967 award winning art film by noted Bengali director Tapan Sinha and produced Asim Dutta, the story revolves around the conflict of good and evil...

 (1967) and Apanjan (1968) by Tapan Sinha

Tapan Sinha

Tapan Sinha , was a Indian film director. He was arguably the most uncompromising filmmaker outside the orbit of Parallel Cinema.-Personal life and background:...

, Saptapadi

Saptapadi (film)

Saptapadi Bengali Film is a 1961 film by Ajoy Kar, starring Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Chhabi Biswas, Chaya Debi.-Synopsis:Its a love story with a twist set in Bengal in pre independent India ; the time when young Indian students were competing equally with British 'goras' in all fields whether it...

 (1961), Uttar Falguni (1963), Antony Firingee (1967), in Bengali, Alaap

Alaap

Alaap is a 1977 Indian film produced by Hrishikesh Mukerjee and N.C Sippy and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Om Prakash and A. K. Hangal...

 (1977) in Hindi, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...

.

She played many roles like Revati

Revati

Revati, within Hinduism, is the daughter of King Kakudmi and the wife of Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. Her account is given within a number of Puranic texts such as the Mahābhārata and Bhagavata Purana.-Meeting with Brahma:...

 in mythological films of Maya Bazaar (1957) and others. In many Telugu social films, she played roles against another veteran actress Suryakantham. She was first cousin of actor Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar also fondly called Dadamoni was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Ganguly in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema...

's wife Shobha Ganguly, thus related to the Ganguly family.

1930s

1936 Sonar Sansar - Rama

1936 Rajani - Maid Servant

1937 Bidyapati - Queen Laxmi

1937 Ranga Bou - Kalyani

1937 Vidyapati - Queen Laxmi

1938 Bekar Nashan - Kamal

1938 Hal Bangla - Sefali

1939 Bamanabatar - Sachi

1939 Jakher Dhan

1939 Devjani - Devjani

1939 Janak Nandini - Chandika

1939 Rikta - Karuna

1940s

1940 Abhinetri

1940 Haar Jeet

1941 Sree Radha

1942 Jiban Sangini - Atar

1942 Avayer Biye

1942 Chauranghee

1945 Bondita

1947 Burmar Pathey

1947 Jharer Par

1948 Dhatri Debata

1948 Anirban

1949 Abhijatya

1949 Kuasha

1950s

1950 Sree Tulsidas

1951 Ratnadeep

1953 Pitchi Pullaiah - Manorama Devi

1953 En Veedu

1953 Naa Illu

Naa Illu

Naa Illu is a 1953 Telugu film produced and directed by Chittor V. Nagaiah. The story is written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri...

1955 Kanyasulkam

Kanyasulkam (film)

Kanyasulkam is a 1955 Telugu film directed by P. Pullaiah. It is based on the famous Telugu play Kanyasulkam written by Gurazada Appa Rao.-The Cast:*Savitri ... Madhuravani*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Gireesam...

 - Putakullamma

1956 Raat Bhore

1956 Chiranjeevulu

Chiranjeevulu

Chiranjeevulu is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana of Vinoda Pictures.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Mohan* Jamuna Ramanarao ... Radha* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Dr. Krishna...

1956 Shankar Narayan Bank

1956 Daner Maryada - Malati

1956 King, Queen, Knave - Bara bou

1956 Subhalagna

1956 Trijama - Abala's mother

1957 Maya Bazaar - Revati

Revati

Revati, within Hinduism, is the daughter of King Kakudmi and the wife of Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. Her account is given within a number of Puranic texts such as the Mahābhārata and Bhagavata Purana.-Meeting with Brahma:...

, wife of Balarama

Balarama

Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana...

1957 Panduranga Mahatyam

Panduranga Mahatyam (film)

Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Rama Rao playing the role of Pundarika. The Lyrics written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya are excellent...

1958 Pelli Naati Pramanalu

Pelli Naati Pramanalu

Pelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy....

 - Salahala Rao's wife

1958 Marmabani

1958 Ettuku Pai Ettu

1959 Gali Theke Rajpath

1960s

1961 Pankatilak

1961 Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam

Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam

-The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film....

1961 Agni Sanskar

1962 Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...

 - Durgamma

1962 Dakshayagnam

1962 Kancher Swarga

1962 Abasheshe

1962 Atal Jaler Ahwan - Anuradha Devi

1962 Gulebakavali Katha

Gulebakavali Katha

For information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...

 - Rupavathi

1962 Rakta Palash

1962 Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha

1963 Kanchan Kanya

1963 Tirupathamma Katha

1963 Saptapadi

Saptapadi (film)

Saptapadi Bengali Film is a 1961 film by Ajoy Kar, starring Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Chhabi Biswas, Chaya Debi.-Synopsis:Its a love story with a twist set in Bengal in pre independent India ; the time when young Indian students were competing equally with British 'goras' in all fields whether it...

 - Rina's mother (ayah)

1963 Paruvu Prathishta

1963 Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...

 - Revathi

1963 Nirjan Saikate

Nirjan Saikate

Nirjan Saikate is a Bengali film directed by Tapan Sinha. It was released in 1963. This movie is an adaptation of the novel with the same name by eminent Bengali writer Samaresh Basu, who wrote this travelogue under his pen name 'Kalkut'.-Plot:The writer is himself the protagonist...

1963 Saat Pake Bandha - Archana's Mother

1963 Uttar Falguni - Baijee

1965 Mukhujey Paribar

1965 Antaral

1965 Arohi

1965 Kanch Kata Hirey

1965 Surya Tapa

1965 Thana Theke Aschi

1965 Tu Hi Meri Zindagi

1966 Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha

Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha

Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:...

 - Anandam, Wife of Paramanandayya

1966 Galpa Holeo Satyi - Bara Bou

1966 Mamta

Mamta (1966 film)

Mamta is a Hindi film, directed by Asit Sen, with music by Roshan. The movie starred Suchitra Sen, Ashok Kumar and Dharmendra. The film performed "above average" at the box office.-Plot:...

 - Minabai

1966 Navarathri - Mental patient

1967 Mahashweta

1967 Antony Firingee - Antony's mother

1967 Hatey Bazarey

Hatey Bazarey

Hatey Bazarey or Hate Bazare is a 1967 award winning art film by noted Bengali director Tapan Sinha and produced Asim Dutta, the story revolves around the conflict of good and evil...

 - Nani

1967 Shri Krishnavataram

Shri Krishnavataram

Shri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:...

 - Mother of Sishupala

1968 Teen Adhaya

1968 Apanjan - Anandamoyee

1968 Baghini

1969 Arogya Niketan - Atar Bou

1969 Kamallata

1969 Pita Putra

1969 Nindu Hridayalu

1969 The Fiancee - Bhubaneswari

1969 Protidan

1970s

1970 Kalankita Nayak

1970 Muktisnan

1970 Samantaral

1971 Kuheli - Manodadi

1972 Har Mana Har

1972 Papam Pasivadu

Papam Pasivadu

Papam Pasivadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao. It is remake of South African film Lost in the Desert directed by Jamie Uys.-The plot:...

 - Subbamma

1972 Sesh Parba

1972 Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha - Aunt Padipishi

1972 Tata Manavadu

Tata Manavadu

Tata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film...

1972 Zindagi Zindagi

1974 Debi Chowdhurani - Brajeswar's mother

1974 Alor Thikana

1975 Swayamsiddha

1975 Harano Prapti Niruddesh

1975 Phool Sajya

1976 Harmonium

1976 Jyothi

Jyothi (1976 film)

Jyothi is a 1976 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It is based on the story of an innocent girl "Jyothi." Jayasudha won the Nandi award as Best Actress for her performance in the title role. She later credited the film's success for making her a famous actress in Telugu films...

 - Durgamma

1976 Seyi Chokh

1977 Proxy

1977 Pratima

1977 Ae Prithibi Pantha Niwas

1977 Baba Taraknath

1977 Ek Je Chhilo Desh

1977 Kalpana

Kalpana

Kalpana is a Sanskrit word that means "creativity" and "imagination" in Marathi, Hindi and Nepali. It is also a popular female Hindu name.It may also refer to:* Kalpana , at NASAs Ames Research Center...

1977 Babu Moshai

1977 Alaap

Alaap

Alaap is a 1977 Indian film produced by Hrishikesh Mukerjee and N.C Sippy and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Om Prakash and A. K. Hangal...

 - Sarju Bai Banaraswali

1978 Dhanraj Tamang

1978 Nadi Theke Sagare

1979 Tayaramma Bangarayya

Tayaramma Bangarayya

Tayaramma Bangarayya is a 1979 Telugu film starring Sowcar Janaki as Tayaramma and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bangarayya. It costars Chiranjeevi.-The Plot:...

 - Mother of Ranganath

1980s

1981 Kalankini

1981 Subarnalata

1981 Manikchand

1981 Surya Sakshi

1982 Rajbabhu

1982 Pipasa

1983 Shinkhal

1983 Rang Birangi

Rang Birangi

Rang Birangi is a 1983 Hindi film, based on a story by noted Hindi writer, Kamleshwar, and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. This comedy classic is most remembered for the Utpal Dutt's role of Police Inspector Dhurindhar Bhatawrekar, which won him the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for the...

 - Mrs. Bannerjee

1983 Prayashchitta

1984 Rashifal

1984 Lal Golap

1984 Simantarag

1987 Swarnamoir Thikana

1987 Pratikar

1988 Boba Sanai

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