Sandhya Roy

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Sandhya Roy
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Roy in the film Surjo Snan (1962)
Born (1941-04-11) 11 April 1941 (age 85)
Nabadwip, Bengal Presidency, British India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Politician
Years active1956–2019
Notable workAlor Pipasa
Nimantran
Phuleshwari
Baba Taraknath
Ganadevata
Sansar Simante
Dadar Kirti
Political partyTrinamool Congress (2014–present)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1967; "his death" is deprecated; use "died" instead. 2022)​
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2014–2019
Preceded byPrabodh Panda
Succeeded byDilip Ghosh
ConstituencyMedinipur
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Sandhya Roy is an Indian actress and politician.[1][2] One of the most successful actresses of Bengali cinema, she reigned as a leading actress for approximately 30 years. She has received numerous awards including four BFJA Awards[3] and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Ganadevata.

Acting career

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Roy made her silver screen debut with Mamlar Phol (1956).[4] She rose to stardom for her role as Shabala in Salil Sen's Nagini Kanyar Kahini (1958) based on Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay's celebrated novel of the same name. She is celebrated for her roles in films such as Nimantran, Phuleswari (1972), Ami Sirajer Begam (1973), Ashani Sanket (1974).

Political career

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In 2014, she contested a seat in the Lok Sabha elections for the Trinamool Congress.[5] She won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Medinipur constituency and became a Member of the Parliament of India.[6]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Note Ref.
1956 Mamlar Phol [7]
1957 Antariksha
1958 Brindaban Leela
Kangsa
Naginikanyar Kahini Shabala [8]
1959 Jal-Jangal
Nrityeri Tale Tale
Sree Sree Nityananda Prabhu
1960 Dui Bechara
Ganga
Kathin Maya
Maya Mriga
1961 Arghya
Subha Dristi
1962 Rakta Palash
1962 Nav Diganta
Dhoop Chhaya
Bandhan
Asli-Naqli Main actress in song "Lakh chhupao chhup na sakega raaz ho kitna gehra"
1963 Palatak
Bhrantibilas
1964 Pooja Ke Phool
Jiban Kahini Shyamali
1965 Surya Tapa
Ek Tuku Basa
Antaral
Alor Pipasa
1966 Monihar
Natun Jiban
1967 Prastar Swakshar
1968 Tin Adhyay
Baghini Dugga
1969 Rahgir
Dadu
Aparachita
Arogya Niketan
1970 Rupasi
1971 Nimantran
Jaane-Anjaane
Kuheli
1973 Chithi
Sriman Prithviraj
Ami Sirajer Begam
Ashani Sanket
1974 Thagini
Fuleswari
1975 Sansar Seemantey
Palanka
1977 Baba Taraknath
Kabita
1978 Ke Tumi
Dhanraj Tamang
1979 Ganadevata
1980 Nagpash
Dadar Kirti
1981 Shahar Theke Dooray
1981 Meghmukti
1981 Khana Baraha
1981 Khelar Putul
1983 Amar Geeti
1983 Agradani
1986 Pathbhola
Bouma Laxmi
1988 Choto Bou
1991 Path-o-Prasad
1991 Nabab
1992 Satya Mithya
2004 Debipaksha
2007 Nabab Nandini
2009 Maa Amar Maa

Awards

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  • "Banga Bibhushan" – the highest civilian award in West Bengal for her contribution to Indian Cinema in 2013.
  • BFJA Award – Best Supporting Actress Award for Tin Adhay in 1969.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Nimantran in 1972.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Sansar Simante in 1976.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
  • Filmfare Awards East – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
  • National Film Award For Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Ganadevata in 1979.
  • Bharatnirman Award in 1997.
  • Kalakar Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.

References

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