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Sumitra Devi

Indian actress (1923-1990) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 67

Sumitra Devi was an Indian actress who is recognised for her work in Hindi as well as Bengali cinema during the 1940s and 1950s. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her time, she is best remembered for her role in the 1952 Hindi film Mamta directed by Dada Gunjal.

Sumitra Devi is read about 37 times a day, in 11 languages.

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1990Died28 August 19901976BajrangbaliFilm, Maharani Mandodari1964Kinu Gowalar GaliFilm1958JoutukFilm1957Beam of LightFilmNilachaley MahaprabhuFilm1956Jagte RahoFilm, Singing Drunk's WifeSaheb Bibi GolamFilm, 1956Pateshwari1954Chor BazarFilm, Princess GulnarMayurpankhFilm, 1954Shanti1952DiwanaFilm, Mangala1951NiyotiFilm1949SwamiFilm1944My SisterFilm, Krishna1923Born22 July 1923

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Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Actress Award

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She was the recipient of BFJA Award for Best Actress for three times. She was one of the exquisite beauties of her time and has been regarded as the most beautiful woman of her time by veterans such as Pradeep Kumar and Uttam Kumar.

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1990 · aged 67

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