Kamal Mitra (1911-93)
Bengali actor born in Burdwan. Started in amateur theatre. Film début with Gunamoy Bannerjee and in Debaki Bose’s Hindi films. First major hit: Sat Number Bari, coinciding with his successes on the professional Calcutta stage (Seetaram, Tipu Sultan, etc). Acted with Minerva, Star and Srirangam theatres and in jatra groups. His tall stature and deep voice made him a natural for aristocratic patriarchal roles, e.g. already in his early career he continued the stereotype of the pipe-smoking father established by Chhabi Biswas. Later played several roles as screen villain but acted heroic roles in mythologicals (e.g. Kangsa, Mahishasur Badh). Retired in 1981. Autobiography: Flashback (1989).
FILMOGRAPHY: 1943: Nilanguriya; Shri Ramanuja; 1945: Swarg Se Sundar Desh Hamara; Banphool; 1946: Sat Number Bari; Sangram; Dukhe Jader Jiban Gara; Nivedita; Tumi Aar Ami; 1947: Tapobhanga; Ratri; Abhiyatri; Roy Choudhury; Purbaraag; 1948: Samapika; Bankalekha; Sabhyasachi/Pather? Daabi; 1949: Samarpan; Pratirodh; Sankalpa; Krishna Kaveri; Abhijatya; Ananya; 1950: Indira; Jagrata Bharat; Apabaad; Banprastha; Vidyasagar; Roopkatha; Maryada; Sahodar; Panchayat; 1951: Kulhara; Aparajito; Abhishapta; Sahajatri; Ananda Math; Minoti; Ratnadeep; 1952: Alladdin-o-Ashcharya Pradeep; Mahaprasthaner Pathey/Yatrik?; Madhurati; Bhuler Sheshe; Mahishasur Badh; 1953: Rami Chandidas; Shri Shri Satyanarayan; 1954: Maa-o-Chhele; Atom Bomb; Satir Dehatyaag; Maa Annapurna; Nababidhan; Prafulla; Mani-Aar-Manik; Sati; Amar Prem; Agni Pareeksha; Shoroshi; 1955: Sajghar; Pratiksha; Shap Mochan; Bir Hambir; Bidhilipi; Kankabatir Ghat; Devimalini; Bhalobasha; Paresh; Drishti; Shribatsa Chinta; Sabar Uparey; Atmadarshan; Kalindi; 1956: Sagarika; Kirti Garh; Laksha- Hira; Ekti Raat; Asamapta; Trijama; Rajpath; Shilpi; Sinthir Sindoor; Amar Bou; Asha; 1957: Parash Pathar; Haar Jeet; Shesh Parichaya; Sindoor; Ulka; Tapasi; Panchatapa; Yatra Holo Suru; Punar Milan; Chandranath; Data- Karna; Louha-Kapat; 1958: Yamalaya Jibanta Manush; Nupur; Daily Passenger; Bhanu Pelo Lottery; Daktar Babu; Purir Mandir; Joutuk; Surya Toran; Shri Shri Tarakeshwar; Kangsa; 1959: Derso Khokhar Kando; Amrapali; Ae Jahar Sey Jahar Noy; 1960: Uttar Megh; Dui Bechara; Sakher Chor; Kono-Ek-Din; Hospital; Surer Pyasi; 1961: Lakshmi Narayan; Kanchanmulya; Mithun Lagna; Ashay Bandhinu Ghar; 1962: Bipasha; Bodhu; Khana; Mayar Sansar; Shesh Chinha; Rakta Palash; Dhoop Chhaya; 1963: Shesh-Anka; High Heel; Deya Neya; Barnali; Shreyasi; 1964: Bibhas; Agni Banya; Kashtipathar; Sandhya Deeper Sikha; 1965: Thana Theke Aschhi; O’Kay?; Raja Rammohun; Mukhujey Paribar; Tapasi; Kal Tumi Aleya; 1966: Angikar; Firey Chalo; Joradighir Choudhury Paribar; Manihar; Rajdrohi; Ramdhakka; Susanta Sha; 1967: Ashite Ashio Na; Jiban Mrityu; 1968: Boudi; Chowringhee; Garh Nasimpur; 1969: Andhar Surya; Chiradiner; Parineeta; Pita Putra; Sabarmati; Teen Bhubhaner Parey; 1970: Samanaral; Muktisnan; 1971: Trinayani Maa; 1972: Biraj Bou; Chinnapatra; 1973: Agni Bhramar; Roudra Chhaya; Alo Andhare; Jiban Rahasya; 1974: Jadi Jantem; Phulu Thakurma; 1975: Amriter Swad; 1976: Yugo Manab Kabir; Asadharan; Shri Shri Maa Lakshmi; 1977: Din Amader; Jaal Sanyasi; 1979: Jata Mat Tata Path; 1980: Aro Ekjan; Bhagya Chakra; Daksha Yagna; Kalo Chokher Tara; 1981: Pahadi Phool; Khelar Putul; Surya Sakhi; 1982: Faisla; 1987: Khyapa Thakur.