Sumita Devi facts for kids
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Sumita Devi
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| Born |
Hena Bhattacharya
2 February 1936 |
| Died | 6 January 2004 (aged 67) Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Other names | Nilufar Begum |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker |
| Spouse(s) | Amulya Lahiri |
Sumita Devi, born Hena Bhattacharya, was a famous actress from Bangladesh. She was also known as Nilufar Begum. She acted in about 200 films and many radio and TV shows. Her career lasted for 45 years. She even worked as an artist for Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra in 1971. This was a special radio station during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Sumita Devi was born in a place called Manikganj District. This was in the Bengal Presidency, a part of British India at that time. She moved with her family to Dhaka in 1944. Later, in 1951, they moved to Kolkata (then Calcutta).
She started her acting career in the film Asiya in 1960. Sumita Devi was the first actress from what was then East Pakistan to act in a film made in West Pakistan. That film was called Dhupchhaya. She later became a film producer herself, making five movies.
Her Film and TV Work
Sumita Devi was a very busy actress. She appeared in many popular films. She also worked a lot in radio and television dramas.
Films She Acted In
- Akash Aar Mati (1959)
- Ei Desh Tomar Amar (1959)
- Matir Pahar (1959)
- Asiya (1960)
- Kakhono Asheni (1961)
- Kancher Deyal (1963)
- Sonar Kajal (1962)
- Ei To Jiban (1964)
- Dui Diganta (1964)
- Sangam (1964)
- Behula (1966)
- Agun Niye Khela (1967)
- Abhishap (1967)
- Ora Egaro Jon (1972)
- Amar Janma Bhumi
Films She Produced
Besides acting, Sumita Devi also produced films. This means she helped make the movies happen.
- Agun Niye Khela (1967)
- Momer Alo (1968)
- Mayar Sangsar (1969)
- Adarsha Chapakhana (1970)
- Notun Probhat (1970)
Her Family Life
Sumita Devi was married to the famous filmmaker Zahir Raihan starting in 1962. They had two sons named Anal and Bipul. She also had another son and a daughter from other relationships. After Zahir Raihan passed away in 1972, the government gave Sumita Devi a house in Mohammadpur Thana.
Awards and Recognition
Sumita Devi won many awards for her acting and contributions to film.
- All Pakistan Critic Award (1962)
- Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actress (1964)
- Bangladesh Film Journalist Association Award
- Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh Award
- Agartala Muktijoddha Award (2002)
- Janakantha Gunijan and Pratibha Sammanona (2002)
Her Later Years and Passing
Sumita Devi passed away on January 6, 2004, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was 67 years old. She had been unwell for some time before her death.
