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Lathi (1996 Film)
''Lathi'' () is a 1996 Indian Bengali-language drama film written and directed by Prabhat Roy. Produced by Shanti Film Corporation, it stars Victor Banerjee as the protagonist, with an ensemble cast consisting of Soumitra Chatterjee, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Debashree Roy, Satabdi Roy, Haradhan Bandopadhyay, Abhishek Chatterjee, Pallavi Chatterjee, Rituparna Sengupta, Deepankar De, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Kaushik Sen. The music of the film has been composed by Bappi Lahiri. Plot Atindranath Banerjee, an elderly man who has retired after a long career as a teacher at a local school, receives recognition and a farewell from the institution. While returning home, he is accompanied by his son-in-law, Somnath (Prosenjit Chatterjee), and his daughter, Lipi (Satabdi Roy). On the way, he witnesses an old woman from a lower social class being beaten and harassed by a local man who accuses her of being a kidnapper. Atindranath intervenes and saves her. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhat Roy
Prabhat Roy (; born 1946 in Jamshedpore) is a former Indian director who is known for his work in Bengali cinema. He received several awards including two National Awards and BFJA Awards. He began his career as an assistant director in the early 1970s. He claimed to fame after his directorial venture '' Protidan'' (1983) starring Sharmila Tagore, Ranjit Mallick, Victor Banerjee and Naseeruddin Shah emerged to be a major box office success. Other than feature films, he directed 16 telefilms and 3 TV series. Awards Filmography As a director * He also directed 16 telefilms & 3 TV Series. Assistant Director * * * * * * * * * * * Actor * Abhimanyu Abhimanyu (, ) is a character in the ancient Hindu epic ''Mahābhārata''. He was a young and valiant warrior of the Kuru lineage, born to Arjuna—the third Pandava brother—and Subhadra—a Yadava princess. He was also one of the few indivi ... (1989) * Amanush (1975) * Legacy Book *Clapstick : Autobiography of Prab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject matter, or they combine a drama's otherwise serious tone with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saheb Bhattacharya
Saheb Bhattacharya (or Bhattacharjee) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Bengali cinema. He made his debut with Prabhat Roy's National Film Award The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ... winner '' Lathi'' (1996). He has since appeared in films like '' Gorosthane Sabdhan'' (2010), '' Iti Mrinalini'' (2011), '' Royal Bengal Rahasya'' (2011), '' Bheetu'' (2015), '' Romantic Noy'' (2016), '' Double Feluda'' (2016), '' Curzoner Kalom'' (2017), ''Uraan'' and ''Oskar'' He is son of India national football team, Indian and Mohun Bagan AC, Mohun Bagan footballer Subrata Bhattacharya. Career Bhattacharya started his career in 2008 with the TV series Ei Ghar Ei Sansar. He made his film debut in '' Gorosthane Sabdhan'' in 2010. Later, he appeared in films like '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Koiral
Rita Koiral or Rita Kayral (3 July 1959 – 19 November 2017) was an Indian Bengali actress, known for her television and film roles. She appeared in several soap opera roles, often as villains and often opposite Monami Ghosh. Directors she worked with included Prabhat Roy, Agnidev Chatterjee and Aparna Sen. She also acted in '' jatra'' (a form of folk theatre). Koiral was born in Kolkata, and was still living there at the time of her death. She obtained a BA and an MA in accountancy from Calcutta University. Later she joined Durdarshan Kendra Calcutta as its newsreader. Her first marriage was an arranged marriage to Soumitra Bannerjee, an actor who died in the year 2000 at the age of 46. Famous actor Jahar Ganguly was her maternal grandfather. She was estranged from her second husband, by whom she had one daughter named Amrita. She also had one son who died at an early age. Career In Anupam Kher's 2000 film ''Bariwali'', Rita Koiral provided the voice for another Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arindam Sil
Arindam Sil (born 12 March 1964) is an Indian actor, film director and line producer who predominantly works in Bengali films. Early life Sil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, from where he passed ICSE, ISC & B Com (Hons) examinations. He then pursued M.B.A. in marketing from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management at the University of Calcutta. He gave up his PhD at USA to pursue his interest in becoming an actor. In 2012 he directed a movie ''Aborto''. Sil and his company, Nothing Beyond Cinema, has managed the line-production of films like ''The Bong Connection'', ''Via Darjeeling'', ''033'', ''Brake Fail'', ''Shukno Lanka'', ''Nobel Chor'', ''Kahaani'', Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, TE3N, Meri Pyari Bindu', among others. Filmography Director Actor * ''Afghaani Snow'' (2023) * ''Sada Ronger Prithibi'' (2023) * ''Shaba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrinal Mukherjee
Mrinal Mukherjee ( – 7 May 2019) was an Indian actor, theatre personality, and music director. He is the father of actor and singer Jojo. He is remembered for his negative and supporting roles in Bengali cinema. Career In 1955, Mukherjee made his debut with the 1955 film ''Dui Bon''. After that, he performed number of commercial movies more than five decades in Bengali film industry and played crucial roles. He acted with notable directors in number of movies like '' Galpo Holeo Satti'', '' Nayika Sangbad'', ''Chuti'', '' Shriman Prithviraj'' etc. He also performed as music director as well as playback singer in Bengali films and worked with Gulzar in the film Mausam. Mukherjee was suffering from liver cancer and died in Kolkata on 7 May 2019. Partial filmography * Badsha the King * Ekai Eksho * Mayer Anchal * Paribar * Surya Surya ( ; , ) is the Sun#Dalal, Dalal, p. 399 as well as the solar deity in Hinduism. He is traditionally one of the major five deities i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty ( is an Indian actor known for his work in theatre, films and television. He is best known for portraying iconic Bengali detective characters, Feluda, and Kakababu. Personal life His parents, Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty, used to call him "Benu". In 1975, he passed Higher Secondary Examination from Andrew's High School, Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc. from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, his love for nature and forests is well known. He takes ardent interest in wild life photography. Sabyasachi got married in 1986 to Mithu Chakrabarty, who is also a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He has two sons, Gaurav and Arjun, both of whom are talented actors working in both film and television. Career Sabyasachi's first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1987 TV series ''Tero Parbon'' for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. '' Tero Parbon'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Mitra
Manoj Mitra (22 December 1938 – 12 November 2024) was an Indian theatre, film and television actor, director, and playwright. Early life Mitra was born on 22 December 1938 in Dhulihar village of Satkhira District, Khulna division. Initially he used to study at home because his father Ashok Kumar Mitra, who had a transferable job. Mitra was attracted to the Jatras and plays that used to be held in their courtyard during the Durga Pujas but was forbidden by senior family members to participate in any way. His school life began after the Partition at Dandirhat N.K.U.S. Niketan near Basirhat. Later he joined the Scottish Church College with honours in philosophy and graduated in 1958. He used to write short stories and many of them appeared in various magazines. Theatre career It was at Scottish Church that he got initiated to theatre. There were regular shows at the college where the likes of Badal Sarkar, Rudraprasad Sengupta and others were students.Interview with Manoj M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmal Kumar
Nirmal Kumar (; born 14 December 1928, in Kolkata, India) is an Indian actor who appears in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali and Hindi films. Nirmal Kumar is married to actress Madhabi Mukherjee and has two daughters. He won the B.F.J.A award for his role in ''Kamal Lata''. Nirmal Kumar acted in many commercially successful movies. Filmography * ''Dhamak'' * ''Jekhane Ashroy'' * ''Ek Nadir Galpo: Tale of a River'' * ''Annaye Atyachar'' * ''Iti Srikanta'' * ''Rakta Bandhan'' * ''Barkane'' * ''Protibad'' * ''Kalankini Badhu'' * ''Shasti Holo'' * ''Dabidar'' * ''Nirjan Dwip'' * ''Sriman Bhootnath'' * ''Jiban Sandhan'' * ''Biyer Phul'' * ''Lathi (1996 film), Lathi'' * ''Sinthir Sindoor'' * ''Tarini Tarama'' * ''Protidhwani'' * ''Rangin Basanta'' * ''Kaal Purush'' * ''Raktanadir Dhara'' * ''Mayer Ashirbad'' * ''Prithibir Shesh Station'' * ''Mani Kanchan'' * ''Sadharan Meye'' * ''Bourani'' * ''Apon Amar Apon'' * ''Byabadhan'' * ''Aakrosh (1989 film), Aakrosh'' * ''Asha-o-Bhalobasha'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay (actress)
Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay (8 August 1956 — 27 October 2016) was an Indian actress known for her works in Bengali films. In a career spanning three and a half decades, she had acted in around 300 films. Known for her outstanding performance in negative roles, she is considered to be the most glamorous vamp in the Bengali film industry Early life Sanghamitra was born on 8 August 1956 in Belurmath to Subhash Kumar Mukherjee, a noted entrepreneur and footballer, and Bulbul Mukherjee. Subhash Kumar was a pioneer in the field of perfumery. His elder brother Madhusudan Mukherjee owned renowned firms like 'The Ghosh Brothers Perfumers', 'Nirjas', 'Keshut' and 'Imuno Chemicals'. Sanghamitra's formal education began at 'Adi Mahakali Pathsala', a distinguished school in North Kolkata founded by Mataji Gangabai. She later joined the Presidency College where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Sanskrit Literature. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Sanskrit Lit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaushik Banerjee
Kaushik Banerjee is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He has appeared in more than a 100 films throughout his career of four decades. Born to the ace actor Haradhan Bannerjee, he made his acting debut opposite Mahua Roychoudhury in Dinen Gupta's Bengali language, Bengali romantic film ''Priyatama'' (1980). He claimed to fame for his Lascivious behavior, lascivious role as Devendra in Ajoy Kar's ''Bishabriksha'' (1984) which is based on the novel of the same name by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Since his role as Devendra was much celebrated, he has often been typecast in salacious, negative roles in a number of Bengali films. He collaborated with Aparna Sen in ''Paromitar Ek Din'' (2000), Rituparno Ghosh in ''Shubho Mahurat'' (2003) and ''Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish'' (2012). Personal life He is married to Laboni Sarkar. He has a son, named Susnato Banerjee. Filmography * Priyotama (1979) * Pakadekha (1980) * Dadar Kirti [As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debika Mitra
Debika Mitra is an Indian Bengali film actress. She works in Bengali films and television shows. Filmography * '' Agniswar'' (1975) * ''Ora Charjon'' (1988) * '' Raja Badsha'' (1990) * '' Surer Bhubane'' (1992) * '' Phire Paoa'' (1993) * '' Amodini'' (1995) * '' Mukhyamantri'' (1996) * '' Lathi'' (1996) * '' Matribhumi'' (1997) * '' Bidroho'' (1997) * '' Tomay Pabo Bole'' (1999) * '' Swashurbari Zindabad'' (2000) * '' Shatruta'' (2000) * ''Mayna'' (2000) * '' Joy Maa Durga'' (2000) * '' Harjit'' (2000) * '' Bhalobashar Chhoan'' (2000) * ''Ostad Ustad, ustadh, ustaz or ustadz (abbreviated as Ust., Ut. or Ud.; from Persian language, Persian ''ustād'') is an honorific title used in West Asia, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is used in various languages, incl ...'' (2001) * '' Mastermasai'' (2001) * '' Ebong Tumi Aar Ami'' (2001) * '' Dadathakur'' (2001) * '' Protarak'' (2002) * ''Sathihara'' (2006) * ''Byatikromi'' (2006) * '' Neel Akasher Chandni' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
