
Directing
Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Born — Died
1944-02-10 — 2021-06-08
Place of birth
Purulia
Known for
Directing
Credits
40 titles
Buddhadeb Dasgupta (11 February 1944 – 10 June 2021) was an Bengali poet and filmmaker of Indian cinema , most known for films like Bagh Bahadur, Tahader Katha, Charachar and Uttara. Five of his films have won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, Bagh Bahadur (1989), Charachar (1993), Lal Darja (1997), Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (2002) and Kaalpurush (2008), while Dooratwa (1978) and Tahader Katha (1993) have won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali. As a director, he has won National Film Award for Best Direction twice, for Uttara (2000) and Swapner Din (2005). Over the years he has published several works of poetry including Govir Araley, Coffin Kimba Suitcase, Himj…
Known for
6.5Sasanka grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju arrives with her adorable young son Kanu, Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.
The Return
1988
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Ek Ganye
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8.0A man struggles with his memories of his powerful father.
Kaalpurush
2005
8.0A family struggles to survive in a slum on the fringes of Calcutta.
Bitter Morsel
1980
10.0A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.
Crossroads
1982
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Mukti
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Behind the camera
6.5Sasanka grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju arrives with her adorable young son Kanu, Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.
The Return
1988
6.5Sasanka grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju arrives with her adorable young son Kanu, Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.
The Return
1988
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Ek Ganye
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8.0A man struggles with his memories of his powerful father.
Kaalpurush
2005
8.0A man struggles with his memories of his powerful father.
Kaalpurush
2005
8.0A family struggles to survive in a slum on the fringes of Calcutta.
Bitter Morsel
1980
8.0A family struggles to survive in a slum on the fringes of Calcutta.
Bitter Morsel
1980
10.0A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.
Crossroads
1982
10.0A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.
Crossroads
1982
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Mukti
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NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Camellia
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NRA short-film based on the poem of the same name by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Krishnakoli
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NRA short-film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Bashabari
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NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Shesh Chithi
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NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Patralekha
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6.0When a Kolkata surveillance specialist and his roommate install a small camera in the home of their beautiful neighbor, they somehow become terror suspects in director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's cutting commentary on CCTV society.
The Voyeurs
2007
6.0When a Kolkata surveillance specialist and his roommate install a small camera in the home of their beautiful neighbor, they somehow become terror suspects in director Buddhadeb Dasgupta's cutting commentary on CCTV society.
The Voyeurs
2007
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Phanki
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NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Banshiwala
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NRJanala tells the story about a man, Bimal, who decides to give a little back to his old school despite the fact he has very little money himself. As a child Bimal had a favourite corner classroom where he used to sit and daydream out of a broken window, and so when he finds himself back in his old school he feels compelled to replace the window.
The Window
2009
NRJanala tells the story about a man, Bimal, who decides to give a little back to his old school despite the fact he has very little money himself. As a child Bimal had a favourite corner classroom where he used to sit and daydream out of a broken window, and so when he finds himself back in his old school he feels compelled to replace the window.
The Window
2009
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Hathat Dekha
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7.2The protagonist's job is driving across the country screening family planning films in villages, often meeting with unpleasant responses from his target audience. His faith in life is sustained by his love for his dream girl — a beautiful actress he saw crying away in a film five years ago and has haunted him ever since. Writer-director Buddhadev Dasgupta won the National Film Award for Best Direction.
Chased by Dreams
2004
7.2The protagonist's job is driving across the country screening family planning films in villages, often meeting with unpleasant responses from his target audience. His faith in life is sustained by his love for his dream girl — a beautiful actress he saw crying away in a film five years ago and has haunted him ever since. Writer-director Buddhadev Dasgupta won the National Film Award for Best Direction.
Chased by Dreams
2004
NRA documentary film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Seraikella Chhau - The Dance, The Dancer
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6.4Shibnath is released from prison after serving eleven years for assaulting a British officer. His family has now become refugees, with his homeland, following Partition, belonging to a new nation. His wife urges him to make ally with his friend Bipin who is willing to capitalize on Shibnath's legendary reputation for patriotism, by asking to accompany him in electoral campaigns. In exchange, Bipin is ready to arrange Shibnath the job of a school master. However, Shibnath remains disillusioned and mystified by the life that now lies before him away from his beloved—and irretrievably lost—homeland.
Their Story
1992
6.4Shibnath is released from prison after serving eleven years for assaulting a British officer. His family has now become refugees, with his homeland, following Partition, belonging to a new nation. His wife urges him to make ally with his friend Bipin who is willing to capitalize on Shibnath's legendary reputation for patriotism, by asking to accompany him in electoral campaigns. In exchange, Bipin is ready to arrange Shibnath the job of a school master. However, Shibnath remains disillusioned and mystified by the life that now lies before him away from his beloved—and irretrievably lost—homeland.
Their Story
1992
8.0Every year, Ghunuram takes time off from his job to prepare for and appear in a folk dance in his village. His special part of the performance is called the Tiger Dance. This year is special, too; he hopes to become engaged to the daughter of his fellow performer. But a circus with a newly captured leopard has come into town. What's worse, the woman Ghunuram had hoped to woo has gone gaga over a circus performer. Not to be outdone, he prepares for a last, tragic, performance in which the tiger meets the leopard. Winner of the National Film Award for Best Picture.
Bagh Bahadur
1989
8.0Every year, Ghunuram takes time off from his job to prepare for and appear in a folk dance in his village. His special part of the performance is called the Tiger Dance. This year is special, too; he hopes to become engaged to the daughter of his fellow performer. But a circus with a newly captured leopard has come into town. What's worse, the woman Ghunuram had hoped to woo has gone gaga over a circus performer. Not to be outdone, he prepares for a last, tragic, performance in which the tiger meets the leopard. Winner of the National Film Award for Best Picture.
Bagh Bahadur
1989
7.0Based on Bengali story “Ghar Bari” by Dibyendu Palit, a former revolutionary who has deserted the movement lives in fear of running into old colleagues. Meanwhile he pushes his wife into modelling, and later seamier projects, with tragic consequences.
Blind Alley
1984
7.0Based on Bengali story “Ghar Bari” by Dibyendu Palit, a former revolutionary who has deserted the movement lives in fear of running into old colleagues. Meanwhile he pushes his wife into modelling, and later seamier projects, with tragic consequences.
Blind Alley
1984
7.0Based on Bengali story “Ghar Bari” by Dibyendu Palit, a former revolutionary who has deserted the movement lives in fear of running into old colleagues. Meanwhile he pushes his wife into modelling, and later seamier projects, with tragic consequences.
Blind Alley
1984
A television film based on the short story by Mahasweta Devi.
Arjun
2012
A television film based on the short story by Mahasweta Devi.
Arjun
2012
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Pukur Dhare
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6.5A professor in Kolkata marries a young woman. But when he learns that she is pregnant with someone else's child, he decides to leave her.
Distance
1978
6.5A professor in Kolkata marries a young woman. But when he learns that she is pregnant with someone else's child, he decides to leave her.
Distance
1978
6.2Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.
Shelter of the Wings
1994
6.2Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.
Shelter of the Wings
1994
NRA short film based on the poem of the same name, by Rabindranath Tagore. An Experimental Short-film by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Banshi
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