Supriya Devi
TrendingAlso known as: Krishna Banerjee, Supriya Choudhury
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Supriya Devi
- Born
- January 8, 1933
- Birthplace
- Myitkyina
- Age
- 93 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
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- Profession
- Actress
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Uttam KumarBiswanath Chowdhury
- Children
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Biography
Supriya Devi is 93 years old, an actress, from India.
Supriya Devi was an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema for more than 50 years. She is best known for her portrayal of Neeta in Ritwik Ghatak's Bengali film Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960). She was conferred the Filmfare Award and the BFJA Award twice. In 2011, she received the Banga-Vibhushan, the highest civilian honour in West Bengal.
In 2014, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Career & Filmography
Movies(34)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Handa and Bhonda |
| 2009 | Madly Bangalee |
| 2006 | Mahasangram |
| 2006 | The Namesake |
| 2005 | Ek Mutho Chabi |
| 2003 | Arjun Aamar Naam |
| 2003 | Ekti Nadir Naam |
| 1999 | Sindur Khela (film) |
| 1981 | Kalankini Kankabati |
| 1980 | Dui Prithibi |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Uttam Kumar | Married |
| Biswanath Chowdhury | Married |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Padma Shri in arts | Won |
| 2011 | Banga Bibhushan | Won |
Interesting Facts
- In 1954, Supriya married Bishwanath Choudhury and a few years later her only daughter Soma was born.
- She retired from films for a while during this period.
- Supriya Devi died of a heart attack in Kolkata on 26 January 2018, aged 85.
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