Chhayadevi was an Indian actress born in 1914 in Bhagalpur, Bihar and Orissa Province, which was then a part of British India. She is best known for her roles in films like Bidyapati (1937), Daner Maryada (1956), and Chiranjeevulu (1956). Chhayadevi passed away on April 27, 2001, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Personal and Family Life
Chhayadevi’s personal life remains less documented, but her career in acting spanned several decades, marking her as a prominent figure in Indian cinema. She dedicated herself to her craft and made significant contributions to the film industry, particularly in regional cinema.
Death and Legacy
Chhayadevi died on April 27, 2001, leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema. Her performances are still remembered and appreciated by fans, and she is considered an important part of the film history of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| নির্জন সৈকতে | 1963-05-17 | Sejdi |
| সাত পাকে বাঁধা | 1963-03-31 | Mother |
| Vidyapati | 1937-01-01 | Queen Laxmi |
| ममता | 1966-02-27 | Minabai |
| Tu Hi Meri Zindagi | 1965-03-06 | |
| কুহেলি | 1971-01-01 | Manodadi |
| Barnali | 1963-01-01 | Ashes’s Aunt |
| আপনজন | 1968-12-06 | Anandamoyee |
| রাজকুমারী | 1970-10-02 | Manju’s Mother |
| রাজবধূ | 1982-10-19 | |
| Devi Chaudhurani | 1974-09-06 | Brajeswar’s mother |
| Antony Firingee | 1967-01-06 | Antony’s mother |
| হারমোনিয়াম | 1976-06-04 | Sudha |
| প্রথম কদম ফুল | 1969-12-31 | Sukanto’s mother |
| Mahashweta | 1967-11-24 | Mahashweta’s mother |
| পদি পিসির বর্মি বাক্স | 1972-12-22 | |
| আলোর ঠিকানা | 1974-02-15 | Boro-ma |
| Ratrir Tapasya | 1952-05-30 | |
| Roudra Chhaya | 1973-07-20 |