Partha Pratim Chowdhury
Born1938
Died1996
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer, cinematographer, dramatist and music director

Partha Pratim Chowdhury (1938—1996) was an Indian Bengali actor, director, screen writer, dramatist and music director.[1] He was widely appreciated as a director for Chaya Surya (1963) and Jadubansha (1974).[2]

Early years and education

He studied at the Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta.[3] Along with other future luminaries of the Bengali theatre, Badal Sircar, Rudraprasad Sengupta, and Manoj Mitra, among others, he was initiated into the theatre world during his college years.[4][5]

Career

He started a theatre group Sundaram in 1957.[4][6] Later he moved on to filmmaking.

Filmography

Year Title Actor Director Assistant director Writer Cinematographer Music director Producer Ref
1959 Deep Jwele Jaai Yes Yes
Indranath Srikanta O Annadadidi Yes
1963 Chhaya Surya Yes Yes [7]
1965 Subha O Debatar Gras Yes
1965 Dolna Yes
1968 Hangsa-Mithun Yes Yes
1969 Parineeta Yes
1974 Jadu Bangsha Yes Yes Yes
1978 Subho Kemon Achho Yes
1982 Rajbabhu Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Troyee Yes
1983 Chena Achena Yes [8]
1984 Pujarini Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sargam Yes

References

  1. "Biography of Partha Pratim Chowdhury". Gomolo.com. 18 September 2023.
  2. "ছায়ায় আবৃত সূর্য". ডাকবাংলা. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 590
  4. 1 2 At play with a pack of cards
  5. Interview with Manoj Mitra in Scottish Church College Magazine, 2001, volume 89. page 42
  6. "Sundaram - A Profile". Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  7. "Chaya Surya". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  8. "Chena Achena". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
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