Kamal Mitra was an Indian actor who appeared in more than 335 films spanning more than four decades. Along with

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and

Pahari Sanyal Pahari Sanyal (22 February 1906 – 10 February 1974) was an Indian actor and singer who is known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. Sanyal acted in many Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali films, such as ''Harano Sur'', ''Bhan ...

he dominated the Bengali silver screen as a character actor. Mitra played a number of prominent roles in mythological and social movies. His baritone voice and imposing physicality often saw him cast in roles of strict authoritative characters.

Personal life

Kamal Mitra was born on 9 December 1912 in

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. He joined the military immediately after his graduation. Hailing from the well-known Mitra family of Barddhaman, he was a keen sportsman and a good footballer. Before making his foray into acting, he had worked in the District Magistrate & Collector's Office in

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. He was an avid reader and a collector of rare books. He donated his vast collection of books to Nandan, the centre of films, film studies and film-archive, in Kolkata. He also performed in radio-plays. His autobiography, 'Flashback', provides an insight to the world of Bengali cinema. He retired from acting in the early 1980s.

Selected filmography

* '' Nilangurio ''(1943) * '' Kansa '' (1944) * '' Mahishasur Badh ''(1945) * '' Abhijatri ''(1949) * '' Sabyasachi ''(1948) * '' Vidyasagar ''(1950) * '' Ananda Math ''(1952) * '' Jighansa ''(1951) * '' Agnipariksha ''(1954) * '' Shap Mochan ''(1955) * '' Silpi ''(1956) * '' Saat Number Bari ''(1946) * '' Badhu '' (1962) * '' Parash Pathar '' (1958) * ''

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'' (1956) * '' Naba Bidhan '' (1954) * ''

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''(1955) * '' Louha Kapat '' (1958) * ''

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''(1956) * ''

Sabar Upare ''Sabar Uparey'' (; ''English: Beyond All'') is a 1955 Indian Bengali-language crime thriller film produced by M.P Production Private Ltd and directed by Agradoot, based on A.J. Cronin's 1953 novel, '' Beyond This Place''. It stars Uttam Kumar a ...

'' (1955) * '' Hospital '' (1960) * '' Jamalaye Jibanta Manush '' (1958) * '' Suryatoran '' (1958) * '' Ashite Ashiona '' (1967) * '' Bibhas '' (1964) * '' Bhanu Pelo Lottery '' (1958) * ''

Deya Neya ''Deya Neya'' (English: ''Give and Take'', released 1963) is a Bengali film directed by Sunil Bandopadhyay and starring Uttam Kumar and Tanuja in lead roles. This is a romantic comedy film which portrays a man's struggle on a light note and en ...

'' (1964) * '' Thana Theke Aschi'' (1965) * ''

Sesh Anka ''Sesh Anka'' () is a 1963 Indian Bengali-language thriller film directed by Haridas Bhattacharya and made by Kalpana Movies, Kolkata. This film was loosely inspired by the 1958 film '' Chase a Crooked Shadow''. The film starred Uttam Kumar in ...

'' (1963) * '' Chirodiner '' (1969) * '' Barnali '' (1963) * '' Parineeta '' (1969) * '' Kaal Tumi Aaleya ''(1966) * '' Monihaar '' (1966) * '' Jeeban Mrityu'' (1967) * '' Sabarmati '' (1969) * '' Pitaputra '' (1969) * '' Teen Bhubaner Paare '' (1969) * '' Harmonium '' (1976) * '' Phulu Takurma '' (1974) * '' Raudrachhaya '' (1973) * ''

Jaal Sannyasi ''Jaal Sannyasi'' is a Bengali drama film directed by Salil Sen based on the novel ''Muktisnan'' of Charu Chandra Bandopadhyay. This film was released on 26 August 1977 under the banner of Usha Films. The music director of the movie was Shyamal ...

'' (1977) * '' Aaro Ekjon '' (1980) * '' Asadharan '' (1976) * '' Daksha Yagna '' (1980) * '' Khelar Putul '' (1981)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mitra, Kamal 1912 births 1993 deaths