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Sandhya Roy | |
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 Roy in the film Surjo Snan (1962) | |
| Born | 11 April 1941 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Years active | 1956 – 2019 |
| Notable work | Alor Pipasa Nimantran Phuleshwari Baba Taraknath Ganadevata Sansar Simante Dadar Kirti |
| Political party | Trinamool Congress |
| Spouse | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Prabodh Panda |
| Succeeded by | Dilip Ghosh |
| Constituency | Medinipur |
| Source: [1] | |
Sandhya Roy is an Indian actress and politician.[1][2] She is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She is the recipient of BFJA Award for four times,[3] and one Filmfare Awards East best actress for Ganadevata.
Roy made her silver screen debut with Mamlar Phol (1956).[4]
Political career
[edit]In 2014, she contested a seat in the Lok Sabha election for the Trinamool Congress and won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Medinipur constituency and became a Member of Parliament of India.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Mamlar Phol | [6] | |
| 1957 | Antariksha | ||
| 1958 | Brindaban Leela | ||
| Kangsa | |||
| Naginikanyar Kahini | Sabala | [7] | |
| 1959 | Jal-Jangal | ||
| Nrityeri Tale Tale | |||
| Sree Sree Nityananda Prabhu | |||
| 1960 | Dui Bechara | ||
| Ganga | |||
| Kathin Maya | |||
| Maya Mriga | |||
| 1961 | Arghya | ||
| Subha Dristi | |||
| 1962 | Rakta Palash | ||
| 1962 | Nav Diganta | ||
| Dhoop Chhaya | |||
| Bandhan | |||
| Asli-Naqli | |||
| 1963 | Palatak | ||
| Bhrantibilas | |||
| 1964 | Pooja Ke Phool | ||
| 1965 | Surya Tapa | ||
| Ek Tuku Basa | |||
| Antaral | |||
| Alor Pipasa | |||
| 1966 | Monihar | ||
| Natun Jiban | |||
| 1967 | Prastar Swakshar | ||
| 1968 | Tin Adhyay | ||
| Baghini | |||
| 1969 | Rahgir | ||
| Dadu | |||
| Aparachita | |||
| Arogya Niketan | |||
| 1970 | Rupasi | ||
| 1971 | Nimantran | ||
| Jaane-Anjaane | |||
| Kuheli | |||
| 1973 | Chithi | ||
| Sriman Prithviraj | |||
| Ami Sirajer Begam | |||
| Ashani Sanket | |||
| 1974 | Thagini | ||
| Jiban Kahini | |||
| Fuleswari | |||
| 1975 | Sansar Seemantey | ||
| Palanka | |||
| 1977 | Baba Taraknath | ||
| Kabita | |||
| 1978 | Ke Tumi | ||
| Dhanraj Tamang | |||
| 1979 | Ganadevata | ||
| 1980 | Nagpash | ||
| Dadar Kirti | |||
| 1981 | Shahar Theke Dooray | ||
| 1981 | Meghmukti | ||
| 1981 | Khana Baraha | ||
| 1981 | Khelar Putul | ||
| 1983 | Amar Geeti | ||
| 1983 | Agradani | ||
| 1986 | Pathbhola | ||
| 1988 | Choto Bou | ||
| 1991 | Path-o-Prasad | ||
| 1991 | Nabab | ||
| 1992 | Satya Mithya | ||
| 2004 | Debipaksha | ||
| 2007 | Nabab Nandini | ||
| 2009 | Maa Amar Maa |
Awards
[edit]- "Banga Bibhushan" – the highest civilian award in West Bengal for her contribution to Indian Cinema in 2013.
- BFJA Award – Best Supporting Actress Award for Tin Adhay in 1969.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Nimantran in 1972.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Sansar Simante in 1976.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
- Filmfare Awards East – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
- National Film Award For Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Ganadevata in 1979.
- Bharatnirman Award in 1997.
- Kalakar Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sandhya Roy movies, filmography, biography and songs – Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Sandhya Roy reveals why she couldn't reject 'Manojder Adbhut Bari'". The Times of India. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Sandhya Roy Awards, List Of Awards Won By Sandhya Roy". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "হাসপাতাল থেকে ছাড়া পেলেন, এখন কেমন আছেন সন্ধ্যা রায়?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results 2014, WB Constituency List". indianballot.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "মামলার ফল (১৯৫৬)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "নাগিনীকন্যার কাহিনী (১৯৫৮)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Sandhya Roy at IMDb
- Official biographical sketch at the Parliament of India website
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