Phani Burma (b. 1897)

Bengali director born in Calcutta. Started as actor (e.g. Naresh Mitra’s Devdas, 1928; also Bangabala, 1929 and Bigraha and Mrinalini, both 1930). Turned director while starring in Shesh Path on location in Burma. Concentrated on direction from 1936 onwards. Co-directed Kamale Kamini with Nirmal Goswami.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1930: Shesh Path (St); 1936: Krishna Sudama; Jhinjhinyar Jer; Bishabriksha; Prabas Milan; 1939: Janak Nandini; Debjani; 1940: Kamale Kamini; Byabadhan; Nimai Sanyasi; 1947: Mandir; 1952: Prahlad; Vishwamitra; 1954: Joydev; 1955: Shribatsa Chinta; 1957: Harishchandra; Onkarer Joy Jatra; Data Karna.

Director