Amalendu Biswas

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Amalendu Biswas
Born29 May 1925
Yangon, Burma
Died1987 (aged 61–62)
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Jyotsna Biswas
ChildrenAruna Biswas

Amalendu Biswas (1925 – 1987) was a Bangladeshi stage actor.[1] Calling Jatra Samrat, he specialized in jatra pala genre. He won Sequence of Merit Award by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1980.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh posthumously in 1989.[2]

Career[]

Biswas started his career at the British Royal Airforce. He left the service during World War II and formed a jatra troupe Charanika Jatra Shamaj.[3] He performed with the troupe Natta Company while he was in Kolkata.[2]

Personal life[]

Biswas was married to [4] They had a daughter Aruna Biswas.[5]

Legacy[]

In 2003, annual Amalendu Biswas Memorial Award was launched by Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnayan Parishad (BJSUP) to award notable theater actors.[6][3]

Works[]

  • Hitler
  • Janoar
  • Sirajuddaulah
  • Ekti Paisa
  • Michel Modhushudan

References[]

  1. ^ "Memorial programme on Amalendu Biswas at BSA". The Daily Star. July 1, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Our Talents". The Daily Star. December 31, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Tribute to Amalendu Biswas". The Daily Star. October 16, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "Q & A : "It's embarrassing to go begging for my own money from producers" -- Aruna". The Daily Star. September 28, 2006. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  5. ^ "Serial Biraj Bou conveys a powerful message --Aruna Biswas". The Daily Star. September 24, 2004. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  6. ^ "Amalenndu Biswas Memorial Award '07 announced". The Daily Star. November 25, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
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