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Dec 1, 2012, 6:57:56 PM (12 years ago)

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Baidurya Chakrabarti

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+== Utpal Dutt (1925-64) ==
+[[Image(UD1.jpg)]]
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+Prolific Bengali and Hindi actor born in
+Shillong, Assam; also director and a major
+Marxist theatre personality in Bengal. After
+1977 associated with the CPI(M). Started career
+in the 40s with Geoffrey Kendall’s theatre
+group performing Shakespeare, later directing
+Shakespeare for the Little Theatre Group.
+Formed his own group in 1949, then joined the
+Bengal unit of IPTA (1950-1) doing agitational
+plays staged on street corners and occasionally
+during political rallies to massive audiences,
+such as Chargesheet (1950), written overnight
+following the arrest of CP members and
+performed next day at Hazra Park. The Special
+Train was performed on behalf of striking
+workers of the Hindustan Automobile Factory,
+Uttarpara (1961). Also did theatrical
+spectaculars: Angar (1959), Kallol (1965; a play
+about the Royal Indian Navy mutiny of 1946,
+sparking off political rallies), Din Badaler Pala
+(1967, written for the CPI(M)’s electoral
+campaign) and Tiner Talwar (1970). Barricade
+(1972) and Dushwapner Nagari (1975) were
+staged in the context of the Emergency. Also
+made major interventions in the Jatra form (e.g.
+Rifle, Sanyasir Tarabari). Claims influence of
+Erwin Piscator to ‘create proletarian myths of
+revolution’ (cf. Dutt, 1984). His work,
+comprising mostly historical reconstructions,
+was criticised by the Left for its determinism
+and the recourse to the ‘ great man’ theory of
+history. Prolific film actor with a spectacular
+début as Michael Madhusudhan, a
+legendary 19th C. Bengali poet, repeating the
+role several times on the stage. After Mrinal
+Sen’s Bhuvan Shome, shifted to Hindi films,
+often playing retired soldiers or bluff comedian
+fathers (Guddi) in melodramas. Also important
+comedy roles in Bengali, e.g. Mohan Baganer
+Meye, Shriman Prithviraj et al. Claimed to act
+in films mainly to finance his theatrical work.
+Played key roles in recent Satyajit Ray films,
+e.g. the king in Hirak Rajar Deshe and the
+stranger in Agantuk. Directorial work extends
+his theatrical work. Autobiography, including
+his views on theatre, published in 1982.
+Stridently populist essays on film, often
+targeting the New Indian Cinema were
+published after his death as Towards A Heroic
+Cinema (1994).
+
+FILMOGRAPHY (* also d): 1950: Michael
+Madhusudhan; Vidyasagar; Jaan Pehchan;
+1952: Siraj-ud-Dowla; 1953: Maharaj
+Nandakumar; 1954: Vikram Urvashi;
+Chitrangada; 1955: Rani Rashmoni; 1956:
+Kirti Garh; Shubha Lagna; Mahakavi
+Girishchandra; 1958: Jogajog; Rajdhani Theke;
+1960: Uttar Megh; Kuhak; 1961: Megh*;
+Pankatilak; Dilli Theke Kolkata; Saptapadi;
+1962: Kancher Swarga; Abasheshe; Sakshi;
+1963: Shesh-Anka; Maniram Dewan; Surya
+Sikha; 1964: Momer Alo; 1965: Ghoom
+Bhangar Gaan*; Shakespeare Wallah;
+1966:Sankha Bela; 1967: Mahashweta; 1968:
+Chowringhee; 1969: Aparichita; Bibaha
+Bibhrat; Bhuvan Shome; Saat Hindustani;
+The Guru; 1970: Bombay Talkie; Kalankita
+Nayak; Interview; Heer Ranjha; 1971:
+Fariyad; Khunje Berai; Kuheli; Ek Adhuri
+Kahani; Guddi; 1972: Calcutta ’71; Shesh
+Parba; Mere Jeevan Saathi; Sabse Bada Sukh;
+Marjina Abdallah; Shriman Prithviraj;
+Parivartan; 1973: Mr Romeo; Agni Bhramar;
+Honeymoon; Shravan Sandhya; Rodon Bhora
+Basanta; Shesh Pristhay Dekhun; 1974:
+Amanush; Asati; Charitraheen; Bisarjan;
+Bikele Bhorer Phool; Chorus; Phuleshwari;
+Sadhu Judhishthirer Karcha; My Friend;
+Thagini; Alor Thikana; Sedin Du-janay; Jukti
+Takko Aar Gappo; Chhutir Phande;
+Swikarokti; 1975: Palanka; Sansar
+Simantey; Swayamsiddha; Salaam Memsaab;
+Nishi Mrigaya; Julie; Anari; Aparajito; Sei
+Chokh; Ek Hans Ka Joda; Jana Aranya;
+Mohan Baganer Meye; 1976: Ananda Mela;
+Dampati; Sandhya Surya; Datta; Kitne Paas
+Kitne Door; Raees; Yugo Manab Kabir; Nidhi
+Ram Sardar; Do Anjaane; Shaque; Santan;
+Asadharan; Pratisruti; Jatayu; 1977: Anand
+Ashram; Anurodh; Farishta Ya Qatil; Ek Hi
+Raasta; Babu Moshai; Mantramugdha; Sister;
+Swati; Imaan Dharam; Kissa Kursi Ka;
+Kotwal Saab; Priyatama; Lal Kothi; Safed
+Hathi; Swami; Yahi Hai Zindagi; Sanai; 1978:
+Moyna; Tilottama; Dhanraj Tamang; Bandi;
+Atithi; Toote Khilone; Striker; Joi Baba
+Felunath; Chakravyuha; Niskriti; 1979:
+Jhor*; Nauka Dubi; Golmaal; Kartavya; Prem
+Vivah; The Great Gambler; Bayan; Naya
+Bakra; 1980: Bandhan; Gharer Baire Ghar;
+Hirak Rajar Deshe; Paka Dekha; Pankhiraj;
+Shesh Bichar; Agreement; Apne Paraye;
+Khwab; Nishana; Ram Balram; Asha; 1981:
+Baisakhi Megh*; Kalankini; Subarna Golak;
+Saheb; Barsaat Ki Ek Raat/Anusandhan;
+Naram Garam; Shaukeen; Meghmukti; Angoor;
+Raaste Pyar Ke; Chaalchitra; Agni Pareeksha;
+1982: Raj Bodhu; Matir Swarga; Hamari Bahu
+Alka; Pratiksha; Prateeksha; 1983: Rang
+Birangi; Maa*; Achha Bura; Kisise Na Kehna;
+Pasand Apni Apni; Shubh Kaamna; Agami
+Kal; Indira; Jay Parajay; Duti Pata; Srinkhal;
+Prayashchitta; 1984: Ahuti; Harishchandra
+Shaibya; Madhuban; Pujarini; Rashifal;
+Inquilab; John Jani Janardan; Lakhon Ki Baat;
+Paar; Bandh Honth; Yeh Desh; Love Marriage;
+Inquilab Ke Baad*; Shapath; Ulta Seedha;
+1985: Aar Paar/Anyay Abichar; Bhalobasha
+Bhalobasha; Pratigya; Putulghar; Tagori;
+Bandhan Anjana; Saheb; 1986: Uttar Lipi;
+Jiban; Pathbhola; Aap Ke Saath; Baat Ban
+Jaye; Kirayedaar; Main Balwan; Sada
+Suhagan; Lal Mahal; 1987: Aaj Ka Robin
+Hood; Pyar Ke Kabil; Sukumar Ray (Sh);
+Samrat-o-Sundari; Pratikar; Jar Je Priyo; 1988:
+Prati Paksha; Agun; Agaman; Mahaveera;
+Sagar Sangam; Pratik; Parasmoni; Jyoti; 1989:
+Asha-o-Bhalobasha; Biday; Gili Gili Ge;
+Bahurani; Judge Saheb; Aakrosh; Angar; Kari
+Diye Kinlam; Libaas; Shubha Kamana; Ladaai
+(B); Mahajan; Garmil; 1990: Mera Pati Sirf
+Mera Hai; Raktorin; Agnikanya; Triyatri;
+Jawani Zindabad; Qaidi; Nyayadanda; 1991:
+Agantuk; Ahankar; Path-o-Prasad; Maan
+Maryada; Pati Param Guru; Sajani Go Sajani;
+Nawab; 1992: Padma Nadir Majhi;
+Manikanchan; Pennam Calcutta; Mayabini;
+1993: Bhranta Pathik; Mishti Madhur; 1994:
+Ajana Path; 1995: Kecho Khurte Keute;
+Pratidhani; Abirbhab.
+
+[[Actor]]