Tapan Sinha added one more memorable film to the list. Subodh Ghosh’s stories had already proved very successful on celluloid – both Bengali and Hindi -among others, in Ritwik Ghatak’s Ajantrik (1958) and Bimal Roy’s Sujata (1959). Jatugriha had an ace director and a talented cast, but its chief strength was its story. Ltd.’s third venture and it attested the star’s commitment to quality films films that somewhat extended the scope of commercial Bengali cinema. It is useful to remember here that by 1964, Uttam Kumar was not only Bengal’s undisputed matinee idol, but also a successful producer with two acclaimed films to his credit. With such an amazing bunch of creative people coming together in the film, little wonder it turned out so well. Jatugriha was released in 1964 – the same year as Ray’s Charulata – and marks a mature high point in the careers of all concerned: the leads Uttam Kumar and Arundhuti Debi, the supporting actor Anil Chatterjee, and of course the director Tapan Sinha. It was a unique Bengali film of its times, and remains so even after 50 years! Iyer.Jatugriha literally translates as ‘the burnt home’, and indeed, what is remarkable about the film is the way in which it delineates marital discord. She won her second National Film Award as a director for Mr.Iyer, 15 Park Avenue, The Japanese Wife, Iti Mrinalini, Goynar Baksho. She went on to achieve further success in direction with films Paroma, Sati, Yugant, Paromitar Ek Din, Mr.In addition to acting in films, Aparna Sen has also been directing films since 1981, starting with 36 Chowringhee Lane for which she won National Film Award (India) for Best Director.
She made her debut in Teen Kanya (1961) and received her success with Aparichito (1969).She was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the government of India in 1987.She is the winner of nine National Film Awards and nine international film festival awards for her direction in films.A leading actress of the late 1960s and 1970s she has received eight BFJA Awards, five for best actress, two for best supporting actress and one for lifetime achievement.She is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.
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