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Sandhya Roy

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Sandhya Roy
Roy in the film Surjo Snan (1962)
Born (1941-04-11) 11 April 1941 (age 83)
CitizenshipIndian
Years active1956 – 2019
Notable workAlor Pipasa
Nimantran
Phuleshwari
Baba Taraknath
Ganadevata
Sansar Simante
Dadar Kirti
Political partyTrinamool Congress
Spouse
(m. 1967; died 2022)
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2014–2019
Preceded byPrabodh Panda
Succeeded byDilip Ghosh
ConstituencyMedinipur
Source: [1]

Sandhya Roy is an Indian actress and politician.[1][2] She is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She is the recipient of BFJA Award for four times,[3] and one Filmfare Awards East best actress for Ganadevata.

Roy made her silver screen debut with Mamlar Phol (1956).[4]

Political career

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In 2014, she contested a seat in the Lok Sabha election for the Trinamool Congress and won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Medinipur constituency and became a Member of Parliament of India.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Ref.
1956 Mamlar Phol [6]
1957 Antariksha
1958 Brindaban Leela
Kangsa
Naginikanyar Kahini Sabala [7]
1959 Jal-Jangal
Nrityeri Tale Tale
Sree Sree Nityananda Prabhu
1960 Dui Bechara
Ganga
Kathin Maya
Maya Mriga
1961 Arghya
Subha Dristi
1962 Rakta Palash
1962 Nav Diganta
Dhoop Chhaya
Bandhan
Asli-Naqli
1963 Palatak
Bhrantibilas
1964 Pooja Ke Phool
1965 Surya Tapa
Ek Tuku Basa
Antaral
Alor Pipasa
1966 Monihar
Natun Jiban
1967 Prastar Swakshar
1968 Tin Adhyay
Baghini
1969 Rahgir
Dadu
Aparachita
Arogya Niketan
1970 Rupasi
1971 Nimantran
Jaane-Anjaane
Kuheli
1973 Chithi
Sriman Prithviraj
Ami Sirajer Begam
Ashani Sanket
1974 Thagini
Jiban Kahini
Fuleswari
1975 Sansar Seemantey
Palanka
1977 Baba Taraknath
Kabita
1978 Ke Tumi
Dhanraj Tamang
1979 Ganadevata
1980 Nagpash
Dadar Kirti
1981 Shahar Theke Dooray
1981 Meghmukti
1981 Khana Baraha
1981 Khelar Putul
1983 Amar Geeti
1983 Agradani
1986 Pathbhola
1988 Choto Bou
1991 Path-o-Prasad
1991 Nabab
1992 Satya Mithya
2004 Debipaksha
2007 Nabab Nandini
2009 Maa Amar Maa

Awards

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  • "Banga Bibhushan" – the highest civilian award in West Bengal for her contribution to Indian Cinema in 2013.
  • BFJA Award – Best Supporting Actress Award for Tin Adhay in 1969.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Nimantran in 1972.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Sansar Simante in 1976.
  • BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
  • Filmfare Awards East – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
  • National Film Award For Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentGanadevata in 1979.
  • Bharatnirman Award in 1997.
  • Kalakar Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.

References

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  1. ^ "Sandhya Roy movies, filmography, biography and songs – Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Sandhya Roy reveals why she couldn't reject 'Manojder Adbhut Bari'". The Times of India. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Sandhya Roy Awards, List Of Awards Won By Sandhya Roy". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  4. ^ "হাসপাতাল থেকে ছাড়া পেলেন, এখন কেমন আছেন সন্ধ্যা রায়?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ "West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results 2014, WB Constituency List". indianballot.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  6. ^ "মামলার ফল (১৯৫৬)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. ^ "নাগিনীকন্যার কাহিনী (১৯৫৮)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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