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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Kamal Mitra
| name = Kamal Mitra
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| image = Kamal Mitra Sabyasachi.jpg
কমল মিত্র
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| image = Kamal Mitra Sabyasachi.jpg
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| caption = Kamal Mitra in 1948 film Sabyasachi
| caption = Kamal Mitra in 1948 film Sabyasachi
| birthname = কমল মিত্র
| birthname =
| birth_date = {{birth date|1912|12|09|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1912|12|09|df=y}}
|birth_place =[[Burdwan]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal Province]], [[British India]]
|birth_place =[[Burdwan]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]
|death_place =[[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
|death_place =[[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
|death_date = {{death date and age|1993|08|02|1912|12|09|mf=y}}
|death_date = {{death date and age|1993|08|02|1912|12|09|df=y}}
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| yearsactive = 1943–1981
| yearsactive = 1943–1981
}}
}}
'''Kamal Mitra''' was an Indian actor who appeared in more than 90 films spanning more than four decades. Along with [[Chhabi Biswas]] (1900–1962) and [[Pahari Sanyal]] (1906–1974) he dominated the [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali silver screen]]<ref>[http://halfsamosa.in/little-known-facts-kamal-mitra-angry-dad-bengali-cinema/ Little known facts on Kamal Mitra – the angry dad of Bengali cinema]</ref> mostly in the 50s and 60s in elderly character roles; in fact, Mitra "carried his bat" well into the 70s. Though he is, perhaps, mostly remembered for the role of B.K.Roy [as father of Prasanta ([[Uttam Kumar]]), the hero) in popular 1963 Bengali movie ''Deya Neya'' starred by [[Uttam Kumar]] and [[Tanuja]], Mitra played a number of prominent roles in mythological and social movies. His characterisation of "Kansa", the merciless ruler of Mathura and maternal uncle of Lord Krishna in the film '' Kansa '' is still regarded as one of the most powerful performance by an actor in a legendary negative figure. In this film he brought out the inner pangs and outward passion of the main character in a manner that remains unparalleled even to this day. He performed with equal aplomb the character of "Mahishasur" in '' Mahishasur Badh '' in the beginning of his film career and of "Daksha" in '' Daksha Yagna '' in the fag end, an illustration of the dedication, devotion and hard work for which he is remembered and respected. In his performance as "Badar Munshi" in '' Louha Kapat '' [ story : Jarasandha; direction : Tapan Sinha ] he created a permanent niche for himself in the history of Bengali films.
'''Kamal Mitra''' was an Indian actor who appeared in more than 90 films spanning more than four decades. Along with [[Chhabi Biswas]] (1900–1962) and [[Pahari Sanyal]] (1906–1974) he dominated the [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali silver screen]] as a character actor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://halfsamosa.in/little-known-facts-kamal-mitra-angry-dad-bengali-cinema/ |title=Little known facts on Kamal Mitra – the angry dad of Bengali cinema |access-date=2018-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212064833/http://halfsamosa.in/little-known-facts-kamal-mitra-angry-dad-bengali-cinema/ |archive-date=2018-02-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Mitra played a number of prominent roles in mythological and social movies. His baritone voice and imposing physicality often saw him cast in roles of strict authoritative characters.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kamal Mitra was born on 9 December 1912<ref>[http://www.gomolo.com/kamal-mitra-biography/6706/676848 Biography of Kamal Mitra]</ref> in [[Burdwan]]. Kamal Mitra also performed in a number of plays (almost thirty) in theatre and '' jatra ''. Many attribute his powerful performances on the screen and stage to his disciplinarian style which developed while he was in the military during his early years, immediately after his graduation. Hailing from the well-known Mitra family of Barddhaman (town), he was a keen sportsman and a good footballer in younger years. Before launching into films, he had worked in the District Magistrate & Collector's Office in [[Barddhaman]]. He was an avid reader and a collector of rare books. He donated his vast collection to Nandan, the centre of films, film studies and film-archive, in Kolkata. He also performed in radio-plays. His voice and height - both formidable - added extra muscle to his prowess and that created an impact on the audience, irrespective of the characters he portrayed on screen. His mastery over diction and his style of throwing catapulted him to the peak of success as an actor. His autobiography named as "''Flashback''" provides an insight to the world of Bengali cinema in the decades which were witness to his acting and is also a commentary on the gradual modernisation and growth of Bengali films as a medium that influenced the contemporary society. He left acting at a time (1981) when he was very much sought for by producers, directors, his co-performers and the audience in general.
Kamal Mitra was born on 9 December 1912<ref>[http://www.gomolo.com/kamal-mitra-biography/6706/676848 Biography of Kamal Mitra]</ref> in [[Burdwan]]. He joined the military immediately after his graduation. Hailing from the well-known Mitra family of Barddhaman, he was a keen sportsman and a good footballer. Before making his foray into acting, he had worked in the District Magistrate & Collector's Office in [[Barddhaman]]. He was an avid reader and a collector of rare books. He donated his vast collection of books to Nandan, the centre of films, film studies and film-archive, in Kolkata. He also performed in radio-plays. His autobiography, 'Flashback', provides an insight to the world of Bengali cinema. He retired from acting in the early 1980s.


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==

* '' [[Nilangurio]] ''(1943)
* '' [[Nilangurio]] ''(1943)
* '' [[Kansa]] '' (1944)
* '' [[Kansa (film)|Kansa]] '' (1944)
* '' [[Mahishasur Badh]] ''(1945)
* '' [[Mahishasur Badh]] ''(1945)
* '' [[Abhijatri]] ''(1949)
* '' [[Abhijatri]] ''(1949)
* '' [[Sabyasachi (film)| Sabyasachi]] ''(1977)
* '' Sabyasachi ''(1948)
* '' [[Vidyasagar Movie | Vidyasagar]] ''(1950)
* '' [[Vidyasagar (1950 film)| Vidyasagar]] ''(1950)
* '' [[Ananda Math]] ''(1952)
* '' [[Ananda Math]] ''(1952)
* '' [[Jighansa]] ''(1951)
* '' [[Jighansa]] ''(1951)
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* '' [[Naba Bidhan]] '' (1954)
* '' [[Naba Bidhan]] '' (1954)
* '' [[Louha Kapat]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Louha Kapat]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Sagarika]] ''(1956)
* '' [[Sagarika (1956 film)|Sagarika]] ''(1956)
* '' [[Sabar Upare]] '' (1955)
* '' [[Sabar Upare]] '' (1955)
* '' [[Hospital]] '' (1960)
* '' [[Hospital]] '' (1960)
* '' [[Jamalaye Jibanta Manush ]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Jamalaye Jibanta Manush ]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Suryatoran]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Suryatoran]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Aasite Aasiyo na]] '' (1967)
* '' [[Ashite Ashiona]] '' (1967)
* '' [[Bibhas]] '' (1964)
* '' [[Bibhas]] '' (1964)
* '' [[Bhanu Pelo Lottery]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Bhanu Pelo Lottery]] '' (1958)
* '' [[Deya Neya]] '' (1964)
* '' [[Deya Neya]] '' (1964)
* '' [[Thana Theke Aaschhi]] '' (1965)
* '' [[Thana Theke Aschi ]] '' (1965)
* '' [[Sesh Anka]] ''
* '' [[Sesh Anka]] '' (1963)
* '' [[Chirodiner]] ''
* '' [[Chirodiner]] '' (1969)
* '' [[Barnali]] ''
* '' [[Barnali]] '' (1963)
* '' [[Parineeta]] ''
* '' [[Parineeta (1969 film)| Parineeta]] '' (1969)
* '' [[Kaal Tumi Aaleya]] ''
* '' [[Kaal Tumi Aaleya]] ''(1966)
* '' [[Monihaar]] ''
* '' [[Monihaar]] '' (1966)
* '' [[Jeeban Mrityu ]]''
* '' [[Jeeban Mrityu ]]'' (1967)
* '' [[Sabarmati]] ''
* '' [[Sabarmati]] '' (1969)
* '' [[Pitaputra]] ''
* '' [[Pitaputra]] '' (1969)
* '' [[Teen Bhubaner Paare]] ''
* '' [[Teen Bhubaner Paare]] '' (1969)
* '' [[Harmonium]] ''
* '' [[Harmonium]] '' (1976)
* '' [[Phulu Takurma]] ''
* '' [[Phulu Takurma]] '' (1974)
* '' [[Raudrachhaya]] ''
* '' [[Raudrachhaya]] '' (1973)
* '' [[Aaro Ekjon]] ''
* ''[[Jaal Sannyasi]]'' (1977)
* '' [[Asadharan]] ''
* '' [[Aaro Ekjon]] '' (1980)
* '' [[Daksha Yagna]] ''
* '' [[Asadharan]] '' (1976)
* '' [[Daksha Yagna]] '' (1980)
* ''Khelar Putul'' (1981)


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:03, 15 October 2024

Kamal Mitra
Kamal Mitra in 1948 film Sabyasachi
Born(1912-12-09)9 December 1912
Burdwan, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died2 August 1993(1993-08-02) (aged 80)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
OccupationActor
Years active1943–1981

Kamal Mitra was an Indian actor who appeared in more than 90 films spanning more than four decades. Along with Chhabi Biswas (1900–1962) and Pahari Sanyal (1906–1974) he dominated the Bengali silver screen as a character actor.[1] Mitra played a number of prominent roles in mythological and social movies. His baritone voice and imposing physicality often saw him cast in roles of strict authoritative characters.

Personal life

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Kamal Mitra was born on 9 December 1912[2] in Burdwan. He joined the military immediately after his graduation. Hailing from the well-known Mitra family of Barddhaman, he was a keen sportsman and a good footballer. Before making his foray into acting, he had worked in the District Magistrate & Collector's Office in Barddhaman. He was an avid reader and a collector of rare books. He donated his vast collection of books to Nandan, the centre of films, film studies and film-archive, in Kolkata. He also performed in radio-plays. His autobiography, 'Flashback', provides an insight to the world of Bengali cinema. He retired from acting in the early 1980s.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Little known facts on Kamal Mitra – the angry dad of Bengali cinema". Archived from the original on 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  2. ^ Biography of Kamal Mitra
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