Soma Dey (Bengali: সোমা দে; born 1947) is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.[2][3][4] She is best known for her role as Chintamani in Govinda Ray's Bilwamangal (1976).
Soma Dey | |
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| Born | 18 October 1947 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1974―Present |
| Spouse | Bibek Chatterjee |
| Children |
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| Parent(s) | Upen Chandra Dey (father) Parul Dey (mother) |
Soma Dey made her big screen debut with Haraye Khunji (1974) and subsequently appeared in films such as Janmabhumi (1974), Bilwamangal (1976), Bondi Bidhata (1976), Shankhabish (1976), Sudur Niharika (1976) and Barbadhu (1978).
Career edit
Soma Dey made her big screen debut with Swadesh Sarkar's Haraye Khunji (1976). In the same year she starred in Piyush Kanti Ganguly's Janmabhumi (1974). She was Bilwamangal (1976) and Byapika Biday (1980) gave her prominence.[5][6][7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Director | Role played | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Haraye Khunji | Swadesh Sarkar | [8] | |
| Janmabhumi | Piyush Kanti Ganguly | [9] | ||
| 1975 | Selam Memsaheb | Mrinal Guhathakurta | [10] | |
| 1976 | Bilwamangal | Gobinda Ray | [11] | |
| Bondi Bidhata | Prabhat Mukhopadhyay | [12] | ||
| Shankhabish | Rathish Dey Sarkar | |||
| Sudur Niharika | Sushil Mukhopadhyay | [13] | ||
| 1978 | Barbadhu | |||
| Tusi | ||||
| 1979 | Lattu | Ajit Ganguly | [14] | |
| 1980 | Byapika Biday | Archan Chakraborty | [15] | |
| 1981 | Shahar Theke Dure | Tarun Majumdar | [16] | |
| 1982 | Mayer Ashirbad | |||
| 1983 | Jini Ram Tini Krishna — Eki Dehe Ramkrishna | |||
| 1984 | Rajeswari | |||
| Sagar Balaka | ||||
| 1985 | Aloy Phera | |||
| 1989 | Aamar Shapath | |||
| Natun Surya | ||||
| 1990 | Kalanka | |||
| 1996 | Bhai Amar Bhai | |||
| 1999 | Gunda | |||
| Priyojon | ||||
| 2000 | Ashray | |||
| Bastir Meye Radha | ||||
| Debanjali | ||||
| Madhur Milan | ||||
| Rupasi Dohai Tomar | ||||
| Shapath Nilam | ||||
| 2001 | Aami Jibonpurer Pathik | |||
| Ostad | ||||
| 2002 | Nishana | |||
| 2003 | Jua | |||
| Rasta | ||||
| 2004 | Abhishek | |||
| Akritagya | ||||
| Atotayee | ||||
| Bandhan | Ravi Kinagi | [17] | ||
| Mon Jake Chay | ||||
| Ram Lakshman | ||||
| Swapne Dekha Rajkanya | ||||
| 2005 | Dwiragaman | |||
| Manik | ||||
| Shunya E Buke | Kaushik Ganguly | [18] | ||
| 2006 | Eri Naam Prem | |||
| Tobu..Aste Habe Phire | ||||
| 2007 | Ballyganj Court | Pinaki Chaudhury | [19] | |
| 2009 | 1 No. Plum Villa | Amma | ||
| Brake Fail | Pratima | |||
| 2010 | Banshiwala | Pishi | ||
| Prem By Chance | Grandmother of Purna | [20] | ||
| 2011 | Mone Mone Bhalobasa | Ganga's Mother | ||
| Punorutthan | Mahendra Mallick's Wife | |||
| Ekdin Thik | Soumen's Wife | |||
| 2012 | Palatak | Srinath's Wife | ||
| 2013 | Encounter | Bijoy's Mother |
TV shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000– 2005 | Ek Akasher Niche | Amma | Ravi Ojha Productions | Zee Bangla |
| 2009–2014 | Agnipariksha | Nirupoma | Acropoliis Entertainment | |
| 2010–2013 | Behula | Behula's grandmother | Svf Production | Star Jalsha |
| 2020–2022 | Jamuna Dhaki | Bindubashini Debi | Blues Productions | Zee Bangla |
| 2021–2022 | Khukumoni Home Delivery | Basudha Chowdhury | Star Jalsha | |
| 2022 | Madhabilata | Sabuj's grandmother | ||
| 2022–Present | Jagaddhatri | Mahasweta Sanyal | Zee Bangla | |
| 2023 | Mukut | Suhashini Roy Chowdhury | ||
| 2023 | Nayika No.1 | Labonyyo Prova Sen | Colors Bangla | |
| 2023– Present | Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle | Thammi | Svf Production | Star Jalsha |
References edit
- ^ "Dancing away with the Natya Ratna award". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Soma Dey movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Soma Dey". www.calcuttayellowpages.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Soma Dey". determus.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Soma Dey". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "JAGYASENI". Jagyaseni.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ FilmiClub. "Soma Dey - Biography, Movies, Photos, Videos". FilmiClub. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Haraye Khunji (1974) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Janmabhoomi (1973) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Selam Memsaheb (1975)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Bilwamangal (1976) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Bandi Bidhata (1975) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Sudur Niharika (1976) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Lattu (1978) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 28 February 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Byapika Biday (1980) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Shahar Theke Dooray (1981) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Bandhan". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Kaushik's salute to Sir". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Ballygunge Court". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Prem by Chance (2010) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.