Anubha Gupta (1930 - 14 January 1972) was an Indian Bengali actress, known for her work in Bengali cinema. She received the Best Actress in Supporting Role Award at the 26th Annual BFJA Awards for the film '' Hansuli Banker Upakatha.''

Early life

Anubha Gupta was born in 1930 in Dinajpur, British India. She had an interest in dance and music since her childhood. She studied in Parry Charan Girls School and Shantiniketan.

Career

Gupta joined Bengali cinema as a

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introduced her to films. Her debut film as an actress was ''Samarpan'' which was released in 1949. She acted in theater in parallel with the silver screen. Her performance in Kabi, Ratna Dip, Champadangar Bou, Hansuli Banker Upokatha made her an established film actress and she rapidly worked her way to the top among Bengali actresses within five years. She also worked with

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''. Gupta first married footballer Anil De. Her second marriage was with actor Rabi Ghosh.

Filmography

* ''Ghumiye Ache Graam'' * ''Avijatyo'' * ''Kabi'' * ''Bamuner Meye'' * ''Ratna Dip'' * ''Bhagaban Shrikrishna Chaitanya'' * '' Mantra Shakti'' * ''

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'' * ''Kankabatir Ghat'' * ''

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'' * ''Shesh Parjantya'' * ''Nayika Sangbad'' * ''Hansuli Banker Upakatha'' * ''

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'' * ''Folktales of the River Bend'' * ''Palatak'' * ''Chhaya Surya'' * '' Alor Pipasa'' * '' Balika Badhu'' * ''Champadangar Bou'' * ''Shankar Narayan Bank'' * '' Kanchenjungha'' * ''

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Dhanyee Meye ''Dhanyee Meye'' ( bn, ধন্যি মেয়ে) is a 1971 Bengali romantic comedy film directed by Arabinda Mukhopadhyay. The cast includes Uttam Kumar, Sabitri Chatterjee, Partho Mukherjee, Jaya Bhaduri, Jahor Roy and Nripati Chattopa ...

'' * ''Sesh Parba'' * '' Jaban'' * ''Chithi'' * ''

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'' * ''Chhanda Patan'' * '' Datta''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gupta, Anubha Indian film actresses Actresses in Bengali cinema 1930 births 1972 deaths 20th-century Indian actresses Bengali Hindus People from Dinajpur District, Bangladesh