Debaki Bose

Indian actor, director, screenwriter

Debaki Bose - Indian actor, director, screenwriter
Born

November 25th, 1898
126 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Contributed to Indian cinema as an actor and director. Directed several films in the Bengali language. Worked on films during the early to mid-twentieth century, influencing the growth of regional cinema. Notable for creating films that combined artistic merit with social themes. Engaged in both acting and screenwriting, contributing to the storytelling aspect of film production in India.

Directed 'Jiban Mrityu'

Acted in 'Shesher Kabita'

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