Anita Guha was an Indian actress, best known for her roles in Jai Santoshi Maa, Kan Kan Men Bhagwan, and Sampoorna Ramayana. She was born on January 17, 1932, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and passed away on June 20, 2007, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Personal and Family Life
Anita Guha came from a family with a strong background; her father was a forest officer stationed at the Burmese border. She had an elder brother and two older sisters. She was married to Manik Dutt until his death. Anita was also the aunt of actresses Prema Narayan and Mithu Mukherjee.
Career
Anita Guha began her acting career in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity in the Indian film industry. She was particularly celebrated for her performances in devotional films and achieved great acclaim for her role as Shri Santoshi Mata in the 1975 movie Jai Santoshi Maa. Throughout her career, she appeared in several films and television series, leaving a lasting impact in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Anita Guha passed away on June 20, 2007, due to heart failure. Her contributions to Indian cinema, especially her memorable roles in spiritual films, remain celebrated by fans and her peers. She is remembered as a talented actress who brought many characters to life on the big screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Nagin | 1976-01-19 | Sunita’s Sister |
| Sati Naag Kanya | 1982-01-01 | Sati Anasuya |
| आनंद आश्रम | 1977-10-14 | Chandramukhi |
| লুকোচুরি | 1958-06-27 | Geeta |
| Chhoo Mantar | 1956-05-18 | Ratnavali |
| Gateway of India | 1957-07-08 | |
| Dekh Kabira Roya | 1957-01-01 | Rekha |
| जब अन्धेरा होता है | 1974-06-03 | Mrs. Manorama Bhardwaj |
| Tulsi Vivah | 1971-01-01 | Devi Lakshmi |
| Angulimala | 1960-01-01 | |
| अनुराग | 1972-03-02 | |
| Tonga-Wali | 1955-01-01 | |
| Sharada | 1957-02-23 | Padma |
| বাঁশের কেল্লা | 1953-03-27 | |
| अनाड़ी | 1975-02-04 | Nirmala Devi |
| संपूर्ण रामायण | 1961-01-01 | Seeta |
| Purnima | 1965-10-01 | |
| Goonj Uthi Shehnai | 1959-01-01 | Ramkali |
| जय संतोषी माँ | 1975-08-15 | Shri Santoshi Mata |
| Sanjog | 1961-01-01 |