Sadhona Bose was an American actor best known for her roles in Alibaba, Kumkum, and Rajnartaki. She was born on April 20, 1914, in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India, and died on October 3, 1973, in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
Personal and Family Life
Sadhona Bose came from a prosperous Brahmo family. Her father, Saral Chandra Sen, had three daughters; Sadhona was the second. She married Modhu Bose, a film director, at a young age and became involved with the Calcutta Art Players theatre group. They later ventured into filmmaking together, creating notable works in Bengali cinema.
Career
Sadhona started her film career with the successful movie Alibaba in 1937, which established her as a prominent actress. She and her husband moved to Bombay, where they created several acclaimed films, including Kumkum and Rajnartaki. Despite their initial success, their relationship suffered, leading to a challenging personal life for Sadhona.
Death and Legacy
After her husband’s death in 1969, Sadhona faced severe financial difficulties and was forced to beg on the streets. Before her passing in 1973, she briefly found work as a dance trainer but struggled with her declining health and reputation. Sadhona’s life remains a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of fame and the tragic circumstances that can follow.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Vikram Urvashi | Urvashi |
| 1953 | Sesher Kabita | Katy or Ketaki |
| 1952 | Shin Shinaki Boobla Boo | |
| 1951 | Titli | |
| 1951 | Bhola Shankar | |
| 1943 | Vish Kanya | |
| 1943 | Shankar Parvati | Parvati |
| 1942 | Meenakshi | |
| 1941 | The Court Dancer: Raj Narkati | Indrani – the Court Dancer |
| 1940 | Kumkum the Dancer | Kumkum |
| 1940 | Kumkum | Kumkum |
| 1938 | Abhinoy | Manisha |
| 1937 | Alibaba | Marjina |