Sumitra Devi biography
Sumitra Devi was an Indian actress, born on 22 July 1923 in West Bengal, who died on 28 August 1990.
Sumitra Devi's screen career began in 1944 with Meri Bahen, playing Krishna.
Sumitra Devi had 44 screen credits across Bengali cinema and Hindi and Indian cinema between 1944 and 1977.
Sumitra Devi is remembered for Meri Bahen, Mamta, Deewana, Jagte Raho.
Honours include Bengal Film Journalists' Association , Best Actress Award.
- Born
- 22 July 1923
- Died
- 28 August 1990 (aged 67)
- Birthplace
- West Bengal
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Bengali cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema
- Known for
- Meri Bahen, Mamta, Deewana, Jagte Raho, Saheb Bibi Golam
- Awards
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association , Best Actress Award
Sumitra Devi filmography
44 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Bolo He Chakradhari | Cameo | ||
| 1976 | Bajrangbali | |||
| 1974 | Har Har Mahadev | Cameo | ||
| 1964 | Veer Bhimsen | |||
| 1964 | Kinu Gowalar Gali | |||
| 1963 | Mere Arman Mere Sapne | |||
| 1962 | Kailashpati | |||
| 1959 | Thakur Haridas | Lakshaheera | ||
| 1958 | Joutuk | |||
| 1958 | Hum Bhi Kuchh Kam Nahin | |||
| 1957 | Nilachaley Mahaprabhu | |||
| 1957 | Khela Bhangar Khela | |||
| 1957 | Garer Math | |||
| 1957 | Aandhare Alo | |||
| 1956 | Saheb Bibi Golam | Pateshwai | ||
| 1956 | Sati Ansuya | |||
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | |||
| 1956 | Ekdin Ratre | |||
| 1956 | Delhi Darbar | |||
| 1956 | Asabarna | |||
| 1955 | Ganga Maiya | |||
| 1955 | Dasyu Mohan | |||
| 1955 | Chirag-E-Chin | |||
| 1954 | Raj Yogi Bharthari | |||
| 1954 | Mayurpankh |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Chor Bazaar | |||
| 1952 | Mamta | |||
| 1952 | Raja Harischandra | |||
| 1952 | Ghungroo | Double role | ||
| 1952 | Diwana | |||
| 1951 | Niyoti | |||
| 1950 | Samar | |||
| 1950 | Mashaal | |||
| 1949 | Swami | Soudamini | ||
| 1949 | Debi Chowdhurani | Prafulla | ||
| 1948 | Vijay Yatra | Jayanti | ||
| 1948 | Pratibad | Madhabi | ||
| 1948 | Oonch Neech | Madhvi | ||
| 1948 | Joyjatra | Jayanti | ||
| 1947 | Pather Dabi | Bharati | ||
| 1947 | Abhijog | Basanti | ||
| 1945 | Wasiyatnama | Rohini | ||
| 1944 | Sandhi | Rekha | ||
| 1944 | Meri Bahen | Krishna |