Debashree Roy

Debashree Roy

Born: August 8, 1962
in Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Debashree Roy (born 8 August 1962), also known as Debasree Roy, is an Indian actress, dancer, choreographer, politician and animal rights activist. As an actress, she is known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She has been cited as the reigning queen of Bengali commercial cinema. She acted in more than a hundred films and won over forty awards, including a National Award, three BFJA Awards, five Kalakar Awards and an Anandalok Award. As a dancer, she is known for her stage adaptations of the various forms of Indian folk dances as well as her innovative dance forms imbued with elements from Indian classical, tribal and folk dance. She runs Natraj dance troupe. She is the founder of Debasree Roy Foundation, a non-profit organisation that works for the cause of stray animals. Roy was a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Raidighi constituency since 2011 till 2021.

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Shastri
Title: Shastri
Character: Sarala
Released: October 4, 2024
Type: Movie
Plot is kept under wraps.
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Title: Chemistry Mashi
Character: Sucharita Lahiri
Released: February 14, 2024
Type: TV
Sucharita Lahiri, a middle-aged homemaker, becomes famous as Chemistry Mashi by imparting free chemistry lessons online. But when highly paid coaching institutes smell trouble, Sucharita must navigate politicised scandals and systemic corruption in the education sector to keep teaching those in need.
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Hotath Dekha
Title: Hotath Dekha
Character: Manoshi
Released: June 14, 2017
Type: Movie
This story and screenplay has been created with the essence from the poem “Hathat Dekha” by Rabindranath Tagore. Unseparated untouched but with times of age flowed to turn them old but they met each other in a railway compartment.
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10th July
Title: 10th July
Released: January 29, 2014
Type: Movie
It’s a story of Arko and Titas. Both are in love, have a steamy relationship and are about to get married. Through different incident Arko falls for his office boss Mridul and Tiyas falls for Sania. The story revolves around how they find mental peace and love in same sex and how they deal with society.
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Swabhoomi
Title: Swabhoomi
Released: September 13, 2013
Type: Movie
Four youngsters and a couple take matters into their own hands when a few felonious individuals encroach upon innocent people's land in their village.
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Antore Bahire
Title: Antore Bahire
Released: December 14, 2012
Type: Movie
Dipto and Riddhi are married working in a corporate office, both have busy work schedules. All was well until Dipto got involved in an extra marital affair with his colleague, Shruti. Currently, they are awaiting a divorce. Both imagine that this will bring a leash of fresh air into their lives but destiny has something else in store for them. There is a sudden rush of happiness by the name of a certain Khushi. But then Khushi remains a mysterious entity, effectively changing the equations of the lives of Riddhi and Dipto. Will Khushi help them start afresh?
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Daaha
Title: Daaha
Released: June 1, 2012
Type: Movie
The life of Padma, a woman who is sold into prostitution by her husband, becomes worse after she is raped by a gang of men on the night of his death of cancer. However, she decides to continue living for her handicapped son.
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Shukno Lanka
Title: Shukno Lanka
Character: Jhilik
Released: July 2, 2010
Type: Movie
Shukno Lanka is the story of a Junior artist living in a tinsel town, played by Mithun Chakraborty, who is yet to taste success after a struggle of 30 years of acting career. The film motivates thousands of junior artistes, when the character played by Mithun gets signed for an International project as the leading man
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Handa and Bhonda
Title: Handa and Bhonda
Released: March 26, 2010
Type: Movie
Handa and Bhonda both hate their life and they are looking for a miracle to happen.
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Pakhi
Title: Pakhi
Released: January 30, 2009
Type: Movie
Pakhi is a 2009 Indian Bengali film, directed by Goutam Sen and produced by Surajit Dasgupta. The film stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Debashree Roy.
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Tiger
Title: Tiger
Released: October 11, 2007
Type: Movie
The film deals with how a teacher along with his students fight corruption.
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Mahaguru
Title: Mahaguru
Character: Indrani Sen
Released: July 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Inspector Rudra becomes Mahaguru.
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Je Jon Thake Majhkhane
Title: Je Jon Thake Majhkhane
Released: August 7, 2006
Type: Movie
This is a story of Dr. Animesh who is a renowned doctor and married to Nita, they have a son. Trouble starts when Dr. Animesh Starts to focus in his job and creates a distance from his wife....
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Abhimanyu
Title: Abhimanyu
Released: August 4, 2006
Type: Movie
Inspector Raj Sinha kills Durjo Rai's son in an encounter and arrests Raghab Rai. Durjo Rai kills Raj Sinha's family for revenge. Raj appoints his friend and suspended police officer Abhimanyu for the safety of Nandini and Rimi. Abhimanyu's wife and daughter were killed by Durjo in the past and minister of police Vikram Sen had suspended Abhimanyu. Durjo's men injure Abhimanyu and kidnaps Rimi. Durjo demands Raghab's freedom as ransom; Vikram Sen is also involved. Abhimanyu kills Vikram, Raghab and Durjo and frees Rimi. Will Abhimanyu also gets killed in the process?
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M.L.A. Fatakesto
Title: M.L.A. Fatakesto
Released: April 14, 2006
Type: Movie
A small time goon becomes a member of the legislative assembly; the story depicts a week in his life.
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Teesta
Title: Teesta
Character: Teesta
Released: December 30, 2005
Type: Movie
Cocooned in the hilly wrap of Kalimpong, divorcee schoolteacher Teesta (Debasree Roy) feels she can't communicate with people any more. She speaks to the mountains instead, and even when a much younger man (Badshah Moitra) tries to ignite her passion, she remains aloof. Her second marriage is on the rocks.
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Yuddho
Title: Yuddho
Released: July 29, 2005
Type: Movie
Agnishwar Rai is famous for his notorious attitude towards criminals and gets arrested when he puts an MLA behind bars. Filled with anger, he avenges his wife's death who was murdered by the same MLA.
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Sagar Kinare
Title: Sagar Kinare
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Deep and Paayal love each other dearly and lead a content life. However, their relationship faces turbulent challenges when another couple, Moushumi and Aakaash, enter their lives.
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Shilpantar - Colours of Hunger
Title: Shilpantar - Colours of Hunger
Released: December 12, 2003
Type: Movie
Based on a story written by renowned Indian Bengali writer Shirshendu Mukhopaday, an artist's fascination with a circus performer who devours live snakes and chicken turns into obsession leading him to marry her just to learn her tricks but it costs him peace and poise.
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Warrish
Title: Warrish
Released: February 5, 2003
Type: Movie
Subhankar Sen, the teacher of St. Peter's school fell for Medha, but never admitted it before her. Neha loved him but waited for his recognition. But unfortunately that came only after he got married to Priti and decided to transfer to Kolkata.
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Abaidha - The Demolition Man
Title: Abaidha - The Demolition Man
Character: Mouli
Released: June 28, 2002
Type: Movie
Bimawl, an honest government officer, lives an apparently happy conjugal life with his wife Mouli. Things change when Mouli's college friend visits their home.
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Gandharbi
Title: Gandharbi
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
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Prohor
Title: Prohor
Character: Nandita
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
Nandita, a nurse, one day encounters a case of bomb blast. The patient was none other than a criminal, who makes memories flash past her mind. This is the same man who raped her six years ago.
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The Girl
Title: The Girl
Character: Rupa
Released: June 6, 2001
Type: Movie
Ria, an eighteen-year-old mentally unstable girl, falls in love with her tenant Anjan, who already has a girlfriend. When he rejects her advances, she tries to create difference between the couple.
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Dekha
Title: Dekha
Released: April 1, 2001
Type: Movie
A journey through the life of an aged Bengali poet, Shashibhushan. Shashbhushan, now blind, reflects on his past. Stimulated by sounds - songs, crows, traffic, and an electronic lighter - he recalls the now-vanished arts and literature scene of post independence Calcutta. The old man lives in a crumbling aristocratic mansion in the heart of town, which he shares with his teacher's daughter, Sarama, and her young son Shumon. During a vacation in the country another man enters their lives. Gangan was born blind and is a talented singer. Gangan and Sarama engage in a secret affair as Shashibhushan recalls his own wife, who he lost because of his uncontrollable sexual appetite.
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Daughters of This Century
Title: Daughters of This Century
Released: March 14, 2001
Type: Movie
This film is based on five shot stories of Rabindranath Tagore's Jibito O Mrito, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Abhagir Swarga, Gour Kishore Ghosh's Aei Daha, Prafulla Roy's Satgharia and Dibyendu Palit's Kaanch.
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Rajdanda
Title: Rajdanda
Released: December 31, 1999
Type: Movie
Kripa Sindhu and Sita undergo torture at the hands of Sita's stepmother. On appealing for justice, they are humiliated and banished from their own home.
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Jiban Niye Khela
Title: Jiban Niye Khela
Released: September 3, 1999
Type: Movie
A group of doctors in a village nursing home and the superintendent of a local hospital join hands and cheat the villagers of their money.
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Malaise
Title: Malaise
Character: Rohini Choudhury (Runu)
Released: August 20, 1999
Type: Movie
Rohini is caught up in an endless whirl of shooting schedules. Her parents are hardly a part of her life. Things change when she discovers that her longtime boyfriend has been having an affair with another actress around the same time her mother is hospitalised.
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Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha
Title: Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha
Released: August 27, 1998
Type: Movie
Set in the imaginary village of Ajab Gaon (Strange Village) , the story revolves around several characters. Raja Birchandra, is a king without a kingdom who whiles away his time singing songs by Tagore. Dukkharam is a school teacher who lives in a house haunted by an ancestor; Madhab Ghosal is a devotee of Lord Shiva who wants to analyse everything; Madhab Dutta claims to be a great shikari; Tia, Dutta's innocent niece, has resolved to marry the school teacher. Underlying the strands of all of these stories, is the legend of a treasure hidden in the Raja's palace. Birchandra is least concerned about this but there are certain other characters who are out to steal it.
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Swami Vivekananda
Title: Swami Vivekananda
Character: Sarada Devi
Released: August 9, 1998
Type: Movie
The film is based on the life of Bengali, Hindu monk Narendra Nath Datta aka Vivekananda from his birth (1863) to his returned to India from the west (1887). It is spiritual take on Vivekananda life. Movie's focus is on Vivekananda's internal struggles and questions about the meaning and truth of life.
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Kalsandhya
Title: Kalsandhya
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Ranjit is an educated and unemployed young man, desperately looking for a job. He is taught to use a gun by people who promise to show him a new way of life and lead him to a better future.
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Lathi
Title: Lathi
Character: Kalyani
Released: October 26, 1996
Type: Movie
Atindranath Bannerjee, a retired teacher, faces harassment from his family members and decides to discipline them. Later, he shifts to a slum and starts teaching underprivileged children.
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Bhoy
Title: Bhoy
Released: July 18, 1996
Type: Movie
Jaya is a victim of extreme mental and physical torture by her husband Ranjeet. She tries to free from her husband numerous time but never succeeds. On the other hand Ranjeet gets involved with a smuggler Jagmohan and takes one lac rupees from him. To return the money he pressurises Jaya to fetch one lac rupees from her parents. Thinking about his daughter, Jayas father sells his house but meets with an accident and can't hand over oney to her. Unable to repay the money, Ranjeet agrees to give his wife for a one night stand to Jagmohan. When Jaya comes to know about this she escapes to find refuge in reporter Pallab Chatterjee's house. After some days Jagmohan identifies Jaya residing in Pallab's residence and reports it to Ranjit. After that Ranjit and Jagmohan visit Jaya's mother in the hospital to find her whereabouts and she refuses Jagmohan suffocates her to death.
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Beadap
Title: Beadap
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
This is a story about a boy named Pradeep, who is rejected by both his parents. He runs away from them to become a bandit. But his childhood sweetheart Neelima grows up to be a police officer and she is posted in the same area to catch him. Neelima and Pradeep have several encounters and soon Pradeep realizes that it is his beloved Neelima, but he doesn't reveal his identity to her. But when Neelima realizes who Pradeep is, she inspires him to surrender and start his life afresh.
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Unishe April
Title: Unishe April
Character: Dr. Aditi "Mithu" Sen
Released: November 18, 1994
Type: Movie
A female dancer becomes famous but loses her relationship with her daughter on the way.
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Rakta Nadir Dhara
Title: Rakta Nadir Dhara
Released: August 5, 1994
Type: Movie
Police officer Rupen Roy arrests Jaga Goonda and is directed by the court to imprison him for 21 years. However, Jaga escapes from jail with the help of a corrupt cop Sachin and kills Rupen Roy's family. Rupen's only child is alive because he lives in a missionary school. Jaga also kills the judge and the witness of the case. Their sons unite together and avenge the death of their family.
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Nati Binodini
Title: Nati Binodini
Character: Binodini Dasi
Released: February 10, 1994
Type: Movie
Girish Ghosh, a dramatist, comes across Binodini Dasi, a prostitute who has a knack for theatre. Soon, she manages to garner a lot of attention because of her performances. Her struggles, her eminent role in the formation of Star Theatre in North Kolkata and her sacrifices for the same are shown. She was a pioneering entrepreneur of Indian Bengali stage. Her meeting with Sri Ramkrishna Dev, his liking for her acting and his blessings change her life significantly. She gives up acting which was her life after the sudden demise of the lord.
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Rajar Raja
Title: Rajar Raja
Released: January 8, 1994
Type: Movie
Raja takes to alcohol after the death of his parents. However, his life takes a turn when his childhood friends reconnect with him.
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Srodhanjali
Title: Srodhanjali
Released: December 31, 1993
Type: Movie
Two young women fall in love with the same man creating several issues for them. Meanwhile, their parents make several sacrifices in order for their children to have a good life.
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Mayer Ashirbad
Title: Mayer Ashirbad
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
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Mayabini
Title: Mayabini
Released: December 25, 1992
Type: Movie
A series of murders in a forest compels the owner to file a complaint with the police. The authorities investigate the killings in order to apprehend the perpetrator and uncover their motive.
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Purushottam
Title: Purushottam
Released: June 18, 1992
Type: Movie
Dipock, having completed his B.A. course, decides to pursue higher studies, contrary to his father's wishes. His friends ask him to stand for elections much to the anger of Sunil, a member of the opposition party and son of the area M.L.A. After refusing to withdraw his name from the candidates list, Sunil and others torment Dipock. They kill his father and he is separated from his girlfriend Namita who later marries Aloke, a police officer. The rest of the film depicts the fight of Dipock against his enemies in order to lead a peaceful life.
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Rakte Lekha
Title: Rakte Lekha
Released: February 14, 1992
Type: Movie
A man goes through a series of obstacles and challenges while trying to reunite with his siblings and seeking revenge from a criminal who killed his parents.
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Anutap
Title: Anutap
Released: January 3, 1992
Type: Movie
A singer falls in love with a village beauty and soon they get married. However, their marital bliss is dampened due to an unfortunate event that separates them.
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Ahankar
Title: Ahankar
Released: January 11, 1991
Type: Movie
When Mahua's father refuses to acknowledge her relationship with Abheek, she pretends to be a patient who has lost her memory. Her father is forced to unite the two lovers.
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Sadharan Meye
Title: Sadharan Meye
Released: January 4, 1991
Type: Movie
Ranjit, an honest policeman, works hard on taking down Ranita's gang but fails each time. An arrangement brings him to get to know about Ranita's real self Sarbani, his childhood sweetheart. Ranita's hands are tied for money, and commitments complicate their lives. Will they be able to reunite and get back on track?
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Debota
Title: Debota
Released: December 1, 1990
Type: Movie
A police superintendent arrests an unusual person guilty of three murders. There are mass protests for his release outside the jail. The protesting villagers refer to him as "debota", a guardian angel. As the policeman talks to the prisoner he hears a unique tale of heroism and honor.
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Chokher Aloye
Title: Chokher Aloye
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
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Aakrosh
Title: Aakrosh
Character: Chumki
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
A tough cop must come to terms with his brother and rival, and with his mother's tainted past.
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Surer Sathi
Title: Surer Sathi
Released: December 30, 1988
Type: Movie
Sumita is smitten with Sanjay's voice and decides to take music lessons from him. Soon, they fall in love with each other but her narrow-minded father conspires to separate them.
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Surer Akashe
Title: Surer Akashe
Released: September 16, 1988
Type: Movie
A family drama that is based on a complicated love story. It tells the story of two friends, one of whom loses his eyesight in an accident. In order to not punish his love, he decides to lie to his love and makes her leave him on purpose. In a tragic turn of events, it happens so that the best friend is to marry the hero's love. Dealing with a lot of complications and emotional turmoil, the truth is known by all and then finally, the two lovers are united with happiness.
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Ora Charjon
Title: Ora Charjon
Released: April 14, 1988
Type: Movie
Josef, Sunder, Ramu and Aziz are imprisoned on false charges. Filled with rage, they escape from prison, vowing to seek revenge.
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Aagaman
Title: Aagaman
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
Binu, a mischievous boy, is forced to leave his village and gets separated from Chandra, his lady love and the local zamindar's daughter. He finds shelter in a theatre group but faces many ups and downs in life before he finally returns home and all problems are thereby solved.
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Debi Baran
Title: Debi Baran
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
The life of Satyapriyo, an editor at a firm, takes a twisted turn when his beautiful sister Swati is raped. Seeking justice, he goes against a corrupt village officer.
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Mouna Mukhar
Title: Mouna Mukhar
Released: December 4, 1987
Type: Movie
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Samrat O Sundari
Title: Samrat O Sundari
Released: October 31, 1987
Type: Movie
Bideshwar Rakshit is a shrewd businessman who has dominance over everyone, except his son Nirmal. When Nirmal falls in love with Bimala, his father refuses to accept their relationship.
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Manaivi Ready
Title: Manaivi Ready
Character: Chintamani
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Radha, a young man, visits a village to attend the wedding of his friend's sister. However, when the groom runs away, he is forced to marry the devastated bride.
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Kabhi Ajnabi The
Title: Kabhi Ajnabi The
Released: March 1, 1985
Type: Movie
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Bhalobasha Bhalobasha
Title: Bhalobasha Bhalobasha
Character: Keya
Released: January 23, 1985
Type: Movie
A girl falls in love with a boy, the son of a famous deceased singer. However, the couple faces many obstacles when the girl's father decides to get her married to another man.
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Phulwari
Title: Phulwari
Released: September 4, 1984
Type: Movie
Lali Chowdhury is a young woman who lives a wealthy lifestyle with her brother, Arun; dad, and cousins Shobha and Neetu. She has come of age and her dad would like her to get married and settle. She has many suitors like Raviraj, Mohan, & Prakash Khatri, but she does not like any of them. Then one day Arun brings home a helpful young man named Rajiv Mathur, who has to work in a nearby village as a Welfare Officer. Rajiv is not impressed with Lali's rudeness and chastises her publicly. Subsequently, Rajiv and Lali fall in love with each other and decide to get married, much to the delight of the Chowdhury family, who approve of Rajiv. On the day of the engagement, Lali insults Rajiv, and tells everyone that she only gave her consent to marry him because she wanted to avenge her humiliation at his hands when he had chastised her. Watch what impact this move on Lali's part has on Rajiv, on one hand, and the Chowdhury family on the other.
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Bisha Briksha
Title: Bisha Briksha
Released: January 6, 1984
Type: Movie
A landlord develops feelings for Kunda but is unable to marry her since he is married to Suryamukhi. Eventually, Kunda marries Suryamukhi's brother, who turns out to be an alcoholic.
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Seepeeyan
Title: Seepeeyan
Character: Kalyani
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
A woman plunges into a river after her boyfriend refused to marry her, but is saved by another man of inferior caste whom she marries.
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Agamikal
Title: Agamikal
Released: December 31, 1983
Type: Movie
Sumita comes from a simple middle-class family and is forced into prostitution due to circumstances. She becomes the sole bread winner for her family after coming out of a failed marriage. But, things start getting better when she meets her long lost friend, Sarbajit. How will Sarbajit react once he finds out about Sumita’s profession?
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Justice Chaudhury
Title: Justice Chaudhury
Character: Laxmi
Released: July 15, 1983
Type: Movie
An honest and upright lawyer becomes a judge; marries his disabled daughter to a crook, and is blackmailed to compromise his judicial judgements.
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Sagar Balaka
Title: Sagar Balaka
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
Indian film starring Dipankar Dey, Soma Dey and Anil Chatterjee
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Troyee
Title: Troyee
Character: Seema
Released: May 18, 1982
Type: Movie
Troyee is the story of a simple man (Mithun), his life, love and relationship.
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36 Chowringhee Lane
Title: 36 Chowringhee Lane
Character: Nandita Roy
Released: August 29, 1981
Type: Movie
Middle-aged Violet, an Anglo-Indian teacher, lives alone in a flat at 36 Chowringhee Lane in Calcutta. When a former student starts visiting her with her boyfriend, Violet welcomes them eagerly.
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Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
Title: Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
Character: Vidya Sharma
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
Three brothers go through ups and downs in their lives after the death of their parents.
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Dadar Kirti
Title: Dadar Kirti
Character: Beeni Mukherjee
Released: November 28, 1980
Type: Movie
Advocate Nivaran Chatterjee lives a wealthy lifestyle in a small town along with his wife, and three sons. His first son is married, while his second son, Kedarnath, who suffered a head injury, is a little senile, and his third son, Amarnath, is a brilliant student. Amarnath falls in love with Beeni Mukherjee, who is a good student, has an elder dominating sister, Saraswati, who is brilliant. Kedar is attracted to Saraswati but lacks the courage to approach her. Then some of his friends introduce him as a brilliant student and athlete to Saraswati's dad, who approves of him. Kedar meets with Saraswati, who also approves of him, and both are slowly drawn to each other. It will not be long before Saraswati finds out that Kedarnath is a fraud, will give up on him, and get ready to marry a wealthy Bhagalpur-based man of her father's choice.
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Ee Ganam Marakkumo
Title: Ee Ganam Marakkumo
Character: Geetha
Released: December 1, 1978
Type: Movie
Ee Ganam Marakkumo is directed by N Sankaran Nair. The film had musical score by Salil Chowdhary.
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Nadi Theke Sagare
Title: Nadi Theke Sagare
Released: August 3, 1978
Type: Movie
The character played by Mithun Chakraborty undergoes a journey of his life. This is the film where Debashree Roy, for the first time played a leading role. She played the unfathered daughter to the character played by Sandhya Roy and had to enact the adolescence as well as the adulthood of the character she was given.
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Kuheli
Title: Kuheli
Character: Ranu
Released: January 1, 1971
Type: Movie
A Middle Aged Woman named Sheba comes to an Obscure town named Nijhumgarh to be the Governess of a Renowned Household called "Raykuthi". But little did she know about the Bungalow and the dwellers. She gets startled to know that two murders took place there nearly seven years earlier. The Mist of the mysterious happenings get only thicker. Now Sheba could only pray for it to Go Away as incidents transcend the rules of our physical world.
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Balak Gadadhar
Title: Balak Gadadhar
Character: Young Gadadhar Chattopadhyay
Released: December 25, 1969
Type: Movie
Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya is an Indian Hindu mystic and religious leader who lives in 19th-century Bengal. Gadadhar approaches his religious life through the path of devotion to the Goddess Kali, and by observance of various elements from Tantra, Vaishnav Bhakti, and Advaita Vedanta, as well as experiences with Christianity and Islam. After earnest practice of various religious traditions, he holds that the world's religions represented "so many paths to reach one and the same goal". His followers come to regard him as an avatara, or divine incarnation, as do some of the prominent Hindu scholars of his day.