Amiya Chakrabarty

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70 years of Badal (1951): Swashbuckling revenge saga of an Indian Robin Hood

Premnath plays a vigilante who robs from the kingdom’s evil jagirdar to give back to its poor citizens in this action adventure by Amiya Chakrabarty.

May 01 2021 — Sonal Pandya

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When Devika Rani christened Dilip Kumar – Birth anniversary special

The first lady of Indian cinema, pioneering actress and producer was instrumental in shaping the Naya Daur actor’s early career. On her 109th birth anniversary, we look at how Devika Rani made a quick decision to launch Dilip Kumar through Bombay Talkies.

Mar 30 2017 — Sonal Pandya

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Why you should check out Amiya Chakrabarty's Patita

On the filmmaker’s 60th death anniversary (6 March), we examine how he gave actress Usha Kiran her first big role, and hit, with the story of a 'fallen' woman in the landmark film.

Mar 06 2017 — Sonal Pandya

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How Nutan went beyond limits in Seema (1955)

On her 26th death anniversary (21 February), a look back in time at Amiya Chakrabarty's film that gave Nutan the breakthrough role her career needed.

Feb 21 2017 — Sonal Pandya