Amalendu Biswas

Amalendu Biswas
Born 1925
Yangon, Burma
Died 1987 (aged 61–62)
Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Jyotsna Biswas
Children Aruna 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 the 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 Jyotsna Biswas.[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

References

  1. ↑ "Memorial programme on Amalendu Biswas at BSA". The Daily Star. July 1, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Our Talents". The Daily Star. December 31, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "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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