
Acting
Madhabi Mukherjee
Born
1942-02-10 (84)
Place of birth
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Known for
Acting
Credits
53 titles
Madhabi Mukherjee, née Chakraborty, (born 10 February 1942) is an Indian actress. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Bengali film Dibratrir Kabya. She has acted in some of the most critically acclaimed films in Bengali cinema and is considered one of the greatest actresses of Bengali cinema.
Known for
7.5In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
Charulata
1964
7.2Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
The Coward
1965
7.8Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.
The Big City
1963
7.0The story of an old peasant,Bancharam (Mitra),who defeats the tyrannical landlord Chhakari (Dey).Inheriting a dry patch of land, Bancharam converts it into a fabulous garden.The British magistrate supports him when Chhakari attempts to acquire the garden, after which he dies. Chhakari's son Nakari tries a new stratagem: he promises Bancharam Rs 400 every month provided Bancharam bequeaths his garden to the landowner after his death. Bancharam agrees but amazingly becomes healthier with every passing day, repeatedly promising to die but failing to do so.
The Garden of Bancharam
1980
6.5After an old college friend offers him a job at an iron foundry, the upright and honest Ishwar leaves a shanty town on the outskirts of Calcutta where he lives with a group of refugees from East Bengal. With plans to forge a solid living for himself, sister Sita and Abhiram, an orphaned boy he offers a home to, Ishwar is accused of selling out and deserting his people.
The Golden Thread
1965
7.0While shooting a documentary on true love, Pramit learns of a mysterious village named Mohini where anyone who enters will fall in love. He and his camerman decide to seek out this strange place.
The Rest Is Personal...
2013
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
NRAfter losing her son and husband in the pandemic, Mrinmoyee, 75, faced deep grief. Yet, the crisis sparked a shift. Embracing self-love, she rediscovered joy, found purpose, and started anew with hope.
Probaho: The Flow of Life
2023
7.0Borun Chakraborty, a grumpy old man, leads a lonely life with his bedridden wife and an emotionally distant family. Things take a turn for the unexpected after the country's president gets in touch with him.
Borunbabur Bondhu
2020
2010s · 6 titles
7.0While shooting a documentary on true love, Pramit learns of a mysterious village named Mohini where anyone who enters will fall in love. He and his camerman decide to seek out this strange place.
The Rest Is Personal...
2013
8.1Arun, a famous Bengali actor, approves Shuvobrata's proposal of remaking Satyajit Ray's famous film 'Nayak'. Problems arise when Shuvobrata requests his live-in girlfriend Shrin to act opposite Arun.
Autograph
2010
NRWhen Bancharam suddenly dies, his spirit visits zamindar Narahari Dutta to ask for his help and stop builders from taking over his land.
Bancha Elo Phire
2016
NRThe Last Refuge For Elderly Parents Abandoned By Their Children, Apanjan Is An Old Age Home. The Film Revolves Around The Lives Of Apanjans Inhabitants, And How Karma Finds Its Way To Teach Their Ungrateful Children An Important Life Lesson.
Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo
2019
NRBased on real-life events, the film follows the ups and downs in the career of a gifted female footballer named Kusumita Das. Her rise to fame and her subsequent fall following an injury will be a test of her endurance, and how she survives the ordeal through sheer willpower, resilience and some help from a sports reporter forms the crux of the story.
Kusumitar Gappo
2019
NRWhen a mysterious woman arrives at their mother's funeral, the siblings try to make sense of who she is and why she is there. They soon realize a painful truth behind her reasons for attending the service.
An Unknown Guest
2012
2000s · 4 titles
7.3An actress mysteriously dies after the "Shubho Mahurat," a celebration of the first shot of the film. A journalist and her perceptive aunt investigate.
Shubho Muharat
2003
6.5Family tension runs high when four grown siblings reunite at their elderly mother’s home. When the mother reveals that she might sell off the estate, the announcement stirs up painful memories and uncovers a long-buried secret.
Utsab
2000
NRCorrupt minister Rajib's goons kill Shubhankar's brother and the sole witness. Tormented, Shubhankar searches for a man who can fight Rajib.
Santrash
2003
NRThis is a story of Dr. Animesh who is a renowned doctor and married to Nita, they have a son. Trouble starts when Dr. Animesh Starts to focus in his job and creates a distance from his wife....
Je Jon Thake Majhkhane
2006
1990s · 5 titles
NRA tale of memory loss and redemption in the era of zamindaari, as a lost son returns to his grieving family after 12 years.
Chandragrahan
1997
NRSamaresh must find a way to clear his former lover Jayati's name from a murder case where she is accused of killing a man who is suspected to be behind her younger brother's disappearance.
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
NRA professor's daughter goes missing, which starts a desperate search for her by his family and acquaintances.
Disappearance
1991
6.5Shikha, an orphan raised by two maternal uncles, falls in love with Shantanu. However, as her family is against their union, Shantanu tries to convince her uncles.
Mon Mane Na
1993
NRRanjit, an honest policeman, works hard on taking down Ranita's gang but fails each time. An arrangement brings him to get to know about Ranita's real self Sarbani, his childhood sweetheart. Ranita's hands are tied for money, and commitments complicate their lives. Will they be able to reunite and get back on track?
Sadharan Meye
1991
1980s · 10 titles
7.0The story of an old peasant,Bancharam (Mitra),who defeats the tyrannical landlord Chhakari (Dey).Inheriting a dry patch of land, Bancharam converts it into a fabulous garden.The British magistrate supports him when Chhakari attempts to acquire the garden, after which he dies. Chhakari's son Nakari tries a new stratagem: he promises Bancharam Rs 400 every month provided Bancharam bequeaths his garden to the landowner after his death. Bancharam agrees but amazingly becomes healthier with every passing day, repeatedly promising to die but failing to do so.
The Garden of Bancharam
1980
NRA 1982 Indian Bengali Drama Film directed by Bijoy Bose.
Matir Swarga
1982
Bandook Baaj is a family drama that shows the adventurous journey of a talented little boy of a Bengali village, during the political heat of the 1970s. It is based on the story of a childhood adventure and how a young mind learns the lessons of the world and understands life truly. The movie has many comical episodes and has much emotional depth to keep you engaged throughout.
Bandook Baaj
1987
NRBengali drama film
The Golden Ivy
1981
7.5In order to treat his visually impaired son, mill owner Jethia forges some documents to acquire the eyes donated by Jadunath, one of his workers who was wrongfully framed for a couple of murders and sentenced to death.
Chokh
1983
NRSaheb, a jovial, friendly, and kind-hearted boy loved to play soccer. He was very much neglected by his selfish brothers. Only his sister-in-law and his only sister Boolti appreciated and took care of him. Saheb had the potential to become a good goalkeeper, but a lack of support and care from his family became the main obstacle to his growth. Suddenly Boolti's marriage was fixed with a well-educated family. The budget of the event made Saheb's family helpless. At that time, Saheb sold one of his kidneys and spoiled his football career. No one was aware of his decision. On the day of his sister's marriage when everyone was enjoying themselves, Saheb was fighting for his life. Suddenly his sister-in-law came to know everything and became very upset. All his brothers were imposing allegations against him for that unaccounted money, and then his sister-in-law exposed everything and made them quiet. At last, Saheb's incompetent father went to hospital and mourned for his neglected child.
Saheb
1981
NRMoni, a Bengali woman, marries Ranju, a young man who belongs to a wealthy family of landlords. However, her marital bliss is short-lived when she discovers a string of secrets and conspiracies.
Bandini Kamala
1982
NRSumita is smitten with Sanjay's voice and decides to take music lessons from him. Soon, they fall in love with each other but her narrow-minded father conspires to separate them.
Surer Sathi
1988
8.0The story revolves with the last life crisis of Jamini Mohan and his wife. After the retirement Jamini Mohan and his wife Santoshini continued to be despised in the family of their earning sons. At this time, Gobinda, an orphan of the distant relative, became their mental hope. After facing various humiliation from their blood relationship Jamini Mohan died and as the mother of three sons, Santoshini became a burden to this family. Eventually Gobinda became Santoshini's absolute refuge.
Jog Biyog
1984
10.0Gurudas was a Sanskrit teacher in a village school in undivided Bengal. While teaching he felt the absence of an up-to-date lexicon in the Bengali language which has gained a new shape delinking itself from the original Sanskrit. In no time, he devoted himself to reconstructing a Dictionary and spent most of his life in pursuit of culling vocabularies from the mouths of common people. In the wake of the partition of Bengal in 1947, he came over to West Bengal and found shelter in a refugee camp. Meanwhile, he lost his daughter, son, and wife one after another, and was thrown into abject poverty still undaunted in spirit Gurudas went ahead with his mission. The only woman beside him was his widow daughter-in-law who kept vigil like unflinching flame of love and affection. When his work saw the light of day the erudite came crowding to show honor. The govt. conferred a befitting award but he refused. He was opposed to all these empty shows of honor.
Ekti Jiban
1988
1970s · 12 titles
8.6The spirit of a condemned 20-year-old student wanders through time, linking together four stories of people struggling for survival in this gritty meditation on poverty, natural disaster and political strife in India. A middle-class family's home is no match for the monsoons, while another clan's morality is compromised when famine strikes. Young boys smuggle rice, and politicians pity the poor while living in the lap of luxury.
Calcutta 71
1972
5.7A young wife goes against her family to save a young girl from the atrocities of the society.
Letter from the Wife
1972
9.0The story centers around a character named Ram, a mischievous and cunning teenager who keeps the villagers on their toes with his antics. He steals fruit from trees, fish from ponds, and seems to get into constant trouble. Ram's brother, Shyam, works for the local zamindar (landlord) and has a domineering wife named Narayani. One day, Ram gets into a fight with the zamindar's son, which leads to Narayani taking a stand and refusing to speak to Shyam. Disappointed by this turn of events, he realizes his mistake when he loses the trust of his relatives and decides to leave the village, relinquishing all his property to his nephew, and move to his mama's house. What unfolds next is the heart of the story. It is likely to explore themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of Ram's actions.
Ramer Sumati
1977
7.8A romantic comedy, where a newlywed couple and their friend pulls a prank on the bride's unsuspecting elder brother and his wife. The groom poses as the driver for the family and the friend poses as the groom. What ensues is an all-time classic of Bengali Cinema.
Chhadmabeshi
1971
NRA patriotic doctor lends moral backbone to the broken society of Bengal.
Agnishwar
1975
NRThroughout her life, Supriya loved a man and was married to another man however she did not either escape from her responsibilities as a doting wife. However, her inner feelings keep tormenting her all her life and her married life becomes an utter failure. She not only ruins her life but everybody else's around her. In the end, her life becomes nothing more than fragmented pieces of broken images.
Dibaratrir Kabya
1970
7.0Set in 1920's during the British Raj, the film is about the breakdown of socio-economic structures, impact of industrialization and non-cooperation movement in rural Bengal.
Ganadevata
1978
10.0Tensions between two brothers arise when one of their daughters marries a government employee. Meanwhile, when Udas' first wife dies and his childhood sweetheart rejects him, he becomes an alcoholic, characterless bohemian kind of person. One day after a quarrel, when he hears baseless and incorrect news that Padma was having an affair with the doctor, he comes to murder the doctor with a knife. In the darkness, drunken Udas killed his old mate, Padma. As a result, he was convicted and sentenced to death.
Ballad of the Wildflower
1973
Shortly after her marriage a young woman who has always had trouble with her eyesight goes completely blind.
Crossing the Darkness
1973
NRStarring Uttam Kumar in a double role. One is the unruly, rich and spoilt brat who is killed by his enemies, while the other, a good guy, reaches the dead man's house and is compelled to take his place
Chinna Patra
1972
NRIn this poignant tale, brothers Nilambar and Pitambar have contrasting personalities: Nilambar is kind but aimless, while Pitambar is responsible and practical. Nilambar's wife, Virajmohini, struggles as he mortgages their property to support his sister's marriage. When the village Zamindar, Rajendrakumar, becomes infatuated with Viraj, her life takes a tragic turn. Misunderstood by her husband, Viraj leaves home, faces numerous hardships, and eventually reunites with Nilambar in Tarakeswar. In her final moments, she finds peace, resting her head on her husband's lap, ending their story on a tender note.
Biraj Bou
1972
10.0Bindubasini, a young woman, faces conflicts in her married life. In an attempt to divert her attention, she decides to raise a child.
Bindur Cheley
1973
1960s · 13 titles
7.5In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
Charulata
1964
7.2Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
The Coward
1965
7.8Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.
The Big City
1963
6.5After an old college friend offers him a job at an iron foundry, the upright and honest Ishwar leaves a shanty town on the outskirts of Calcutta where he lives with a group of refugees from East Bengal. With plans to forge a solid living for himself, sister Sita and Abhiram, an orphaned boy he offers a home to, Ishwar is accused of selling out and deserting his people.
The Golden Thread
1965
NRIn 1967, Canadian documentarian James Beveridge traveled to Kolkata to film director Satyajit Ray at work. The resulting program, produced for the American public television series “The Creative Person,” features interviews with Ray, several of his actors and crew members, and film critic Chidananda Das Gupta.
The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray
1967
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Chotto Jigyasa
1968
10.0Swapna Niye is a 1966 Indian Bengali film, directed by Purnendu Patri.
Swapno Niye
1966
8.0Sub-Inspector Tinkari Haldar comes to the house of the Industrialist Chandra Madhab Sen to inquire about a Suicide and Mystery starts to Unfold.
An Inspector Calls
1965
9.0Tripti's ill son has been admitted to the hospital. A teacher by profession, she visits her son every day after school. One day on her way, she comes across her estranged husband, Sunil Ganguly.
Shankhabela
1966
6.8The tragic story set in the late 1930s, just before famine struck Bengal. It tells of the marriage of a dumpy middle-aged salesman of small goods to a beautiful teenager, and how, after initial days of happiness together, a series of misfortunes strike which slowly embitter the man.
The Wedding Day
1960
NR‘Joradighir Choudhury Paribar’ is the story of landlords, their ego, love and revenge. Despite ancestral differences, the Choudhury family’s landlord and Indrani, the landlady of Raktadaha decide to get married. But circumstances for him to marry Banamala to save her from Parantap Roy. Roy marries Indrani to take revenge against Jora Dighi. Misunderstanding turns lovers into enemies leading to their fatal end.
Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar
1966
NRDepicted on the backdrop of 1651 when the emperor was Shahjahan and the subadar of Bengal was Shajada Suja. Amidst the conspiracies of the royalty, a young man decides to expose the schemes and reunite with his lover after the Nasimpur territory of Bengal gets occupied by a Mughal prince.
Garh Nasimpur
1968
NRIt's a story based on friendship and love. In this movie, there are three friends Satya, Shankar, and Manimohan. Satya is in love with a girl named Srimoti. After a few years, Srimoti gets pregnant. Satya shoots himself after an argument with her. Manimohan reaches the spot and takes Srimoti away to a distant place and settles down with her. Shankar thinks that Manimohan killed Satya. But the police arrested Shankar for the crime. Srimoti gives birth to a girl named Niyoti. After Shankar is released from jail, he learns about Manimohan's whereabouts. He goes there to take revenge. But after he finds out the truth, he forgives them. (Source: Angel Digital)
Ajana Shapath
1967

