Debashree Roy
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Debashree Roy is a Bengali cinema actress. She acted in more than 100 films and has 40 awards, including a National Film Award for Best Actress
for the film Unishe April
in 1995. She was also known by the name 'Chintamani' in Tamil Nadu, when she acted in a few Tamil movies.
), the Bengali pre-cursor to the later Hindi hit "Kohra".. Before this she acted in "Pagol Thakur" (1967) at age of 1.5 years, and later "Balok Gadhadhar"(1969) before "Kuheli"(1971).
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Her Nickname is Chumki. Her father’s name is Birendra Kishore Roy and mother Arati Roy. She was a student of APG School(Park English School) ut could not continue it for long because of her nack on dancing and acting. Her debut film was “Pagol Thakur” directed by Harimoy Sen in 1967, when she was a mere child. But as a female lead she first appeared in the film “Nadi Theke Sagare” directed by Arabinda Mukhopdhay opposite Mithune Charoborty.
Debashree Roy started her dancing career as a stage performer in he early years. She took her dancing lessons from her mother, her elder sister Purnima Roy, Bandana Sen and Kelucharan Mahapatra. She had her own dance group “Nataraj”.
She has acted not only in Hindi Films but also in television serials also. Her major film were “Dadar Kirti” by Tarun Majumdar, “36 Chowringee Lane” by Aparna Sen, “Unishe April” by Rituporno Ghosh, Kabhi Ajnabi The, Poolwari, Joyo to Ayese Jio, Mamta Ki Chao Me, Justis Chowduri etc. She won the National Award for the Best Actress in the year 1996 for “Unishe April”. She married actor Prasenjit in the year 1994. But they were separated in a very short time. Earlier her romance with cricketer Sandip Patil was talked about. That relationship also ended within a very short period of time.
film Unishe April
.
In the televised version of the Indian epic Mahabharata
, directed by B.R.Chopra
, she portrayed the role of Satyavati
, second wife of King Shantanu of Hastinapur, stepmother of Gangaputra Bheeshma played by Mukesh Khanna
, and mother of Chitrangada and Vichitravirya.
(son of Biswajit, Bengali and Hindi film hero of the 60's & 70's) for a brief period. Debashree Roy is the maternal aunt of Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee.
... aka The Demolition Man (International: English title)
... aka The Girl (International: English title)
... aka Malaise (International: English title)
... aka 19 April (India: English title)
National Film Award for Best Actress
The National Film Award for Best Actress is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actress who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry...
for the film Unishe April
Unishe April
Unishe April is an award-winning feature film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film is in Bengali. It stars Aparna Sen, Debashree Roy, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Dipankar Dey. The film's music is composed by Jyotishka Dasgupta. It won two National Film Awards in 1995, including the Golden Lotus...
in 1995. She was also known by the name 'Chintamani' in Tamil Nadu, when she acted in a few Tamil movies.
Early life
She was born and brought up in Calcutta. Her 3rd film was as a 4 year old alongside her sister in the film "Kuheli" (inspired by RebeccaRebecca (novel)
Rebecca is a novel by Daphne du Maurier. When Rebecca was published in 1938, du Maurier became – to her great surprise – one of the most popular authors of the day. Rebecca is considered to be one of her best works...
), the Bengali pre-cursor to the later Hindi hit "Kohra".. Before this she acted in "Pagol Thakur" (1967) at age of 1.5 years, and later "Balok Gadhadhar"(1969) before "Kuheli"(1971).
Newly added.....
Her Nickname is Chumki. Her father’s name is Birendra Kishore Roy and mother Arati Roy. She was a student of APG School(Park English School) ut could not continue it for long because of her nack on dancing and acting. Her debut film was “Pagol Thakur” directed by Harimoy Sen in 1967, when she was a mere child. But as a female lead she first appeared in the film “Nadi Theke Sagare” directed by Arabinda Mukhopdhay opposite Mithune Charoborty.
Debashree Roy started her dancing career as a stage performer in he early years. She took her dancing lessons from her mother, her elder sister Purnima Roy, Bandana Sen and Kelucharan Mahapatra. She had her own dance group “Nataraj”.
She has acted not only in Hindi Films but also in television serials also. Her major film were “Dadar Kirti” by Tarun Majumdar, “36 Chowringee Lane” by Aparna Sen, “Unishe April” by Rituporno Ghosh, Kabhi Ajnabi The, Poolwari, Joyo to Ayese Jio, Mamta Ki Chao Me, Justis Chowduri etc. She won the National Award for the Best Actress in the year 1996 for “Unishe April”. She married actor Prasenjit in the year 1994. But they were separated in a very short time. Earlier her romance with cricketer Sandip Patil was talked about. That relationship also ended within a very short period of time.
Career
Roy was very successful in Bengali films landing important lead roles in commercial as well as parallel cinema. The high point of her career was her National Award winning role of a young doctor from a dysfunctional family in the Rituparno GhoshRituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh is a Bengali film director. He has won 8 National Film Awards in India and several awards at international film festivals abroad.- Early life and background :...
film Unishe April
Unishe April
Unishe April is an award-winning feature film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film is in Bengali. It stars Aparna Sen, Debashree Roy, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Dipankar Dey. The film's music is composed by Jyotishka Dasgupta. It won two National Film Awards in 1995, including the Golden Lotus...
.
In the televised version of the Indian epic Mahabharata
Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....
, directed by B.R.Chopra
Baldev Raj Chopra
Baldev Raj Chopra was an Indian director and producer of Bollywood movies and television serials...
, she portrayed the role of Satyavati
Satyavati
Satyavati was the queen of the Kuru king Shantanu of Hastinapur and the great-grandmother of the Pandava and Kaurava princes . She is also the mother of the seer Vyasa, author of the epic...
, second wife of King Shantanu of Hastinapur, stepmother of Gangaputra Bheeshma played by Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna
Mukesh Khanna is an Indian television and film actor, best known for portraying strong, dynamic characters. He was born on 22 July 1951, in Mumbai, India. He came into the film industry in 1982 after graduating from Film and Television Institute of India. He rose to fame and is still best known for...
, and mother of Chitrangada and Vichitravirya.
Politics
Debashree , currently a Trinamool Congress MLA , successfully contested the West Bengal assembly elections 2011 against heavyweight CPI(M) candidate and former minister Kanti Ganguly , from the Raidighi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)Raidighi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
.# Swing calculated on Congress+Trinamool Congress vote percentages taken together, as well as the CPI vote percentage, for the now-defunct Mathurapur constituency in 2006.-References:...
Personal life
She was married to Bengali actor Prasenjit ChatterjeePrasenjit Chatterjee
Prosenjit Chatterjee Prosenjit Chatterjee Prosenjit Chatterjee (also Prosenjit Chatterjee or Proshenjit Chattopadhyay , professionally known as Proshenjit, is a Bengali film actor. His fans affectionately called him Bumba Da...
(son of Biswajit, Bengali and Hindi film hero of the 60's & 70's) for a brief period. Debashree Roy is the maternal aunt of Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee.
Filmography
- Jibon Rang Berang (2011)
- Sukhno Lonka (2010)
- Abaidha (2002)
... aka The Demolition Man (International: English title)
- Antarghaat (2002) (as Debasree Roy)
- Dekha (2001) .... Sarama
- Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2000) .... Rupa
... aka The Girl (International: English title)
- Asukh (1999) .... Rohini
... aka Malaise (International: English title)
- Unishe AprilUnishe AprilUnishe April is an award-winning feature film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film is in Bengali. It stars Aparna Sen, Debashree Roy, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Dipankar Dey. The film's music is composed by Jyotishka Dasgupta. It won two National Film Awards in 1995, including the Golden Lotus...
(1994) .... Aditi
... aka 19 April (India: English title)
- Aparanher Alo (1989)... aka Twilight
- Mahabharat TV SeriesMahabharat (TV series)Mahabharat is a successful Indian television series based on the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. The 94-episode series originally ran from 2 October 1988 to 24 June 1990. It was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra. The music was composed by critically acclaimed music...
... Satyavati. - Manaivi Ready (1986) ...Chinthamani (Tamil Movie)
- Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985)
- Phulwari (1984) .... Lali Chowdhury
- Bishabriksha (1983) .... Kunda
- 36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringhee Lane36 Chowringee Lane is a 1981 film written and directed by Aparna Sen and produced by Shashi Kapoor. The film was very well received upon release. It stars Jennifer Kendal in a critically acclaimed role and Debashree Roy.-Plot:...
(1981) .... Nandita Roy - Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981) .... Vidya Sharma
- Dadar Kirti (1980)