Lily Chakravarty

Born: 1941-08-08

Lily Chakraborty is mainly a Bengali actress who has earned accolades for her natural way of acting skill and has acted in many Bollywood films also.In large number of films she portrayed character roles but has acted as heroine in several pictures as well.She has acted as heroine of one Malayalam film 'Priya' in 1970.She has acted in Bhojpuri films,Assamese films etc also. She used to act in stage plays and in TV serials. Lily Chakraborty was born on August 8, 1941 in Dhaka and her Father's name was Kesab Chandra Chakraborty and Mother was Dipti Chakraborty.Her debut film was as a supporting actress in the film " Bhanu Pelo Lottery' in 1958.She then used to appear continuously in Bengali films like 'Adwitiya,Fuleswari,Mukhjay Paribar,Janani' etc. In 1973 Gulzar directed a sensitive subject 'Achanak' which told the story of an Army Officer who was very handsome, smart and home loving person eagerly returning home after the 1971 war to see his beloved wife.He was shocked to find that his wife was in love with another person.Vinod Khanna was the hero as the Army Officer and Lily Chakraborty was the heroine of this film.Iftekhar acted as a Police Officer and Farida Jalal as a nurse. In 1975 she acted in another film of 'Gulzar' named 'Mausam' which was a super hit film.Sanjeev Kumar, Sharmila Tagore Om Shiv puri etc acted. She acted along with Mallika Sarabhai in 'Mutti Bhar Chawal(75) directed by Surendra Shailaj. In the Super hit film 'Chupke Chupke' in which Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore were the main pair Lily Chakraborty portrayed the character 'Lata Kumar Srivastav'.Hrishikesh Mukherjee was the director. In another famous film of Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1977 'Alaap' she acted as one of the heroine as 'Geeta. A. Prasad, wife of Amitabh Bachchan's character 'Alok Prasad'. In 1989 she acted in 'Ek Din Achanak' which was directed by Mrinal Sen in which Shabana Azmi was the heroine. In 1976 she acted in the Satyajit Ray's Bengali film 'Jana Aranya' and later in another Satyajit Ray film 'Shakha Proshaka'. In 1970 she was the heroine of Malayalam film 'Priya' which was directed by Madhu.It was the debut venture of Madhu as a director.Madhu acted as the hero of this movie which was adopted from the novel of C.Radhakrishnan. In 2009 she has acted in the Assamese film 'Basundhara' which got National Award for Best feature film in Assamese.It handled the theme of man-elephant conflicts faced by forest range inhabitants.Director'Producer was Hiren Bora.


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Chupke Chupke

as Lata Shrivastav
Released: 1975-04-11

Mischievous botany professor Parimal Tripathi plays a little trick on his brother-in-law Raghav....

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Ajogyo

as Prosen's Mother
Released: 2024-06-07

Parna's crisis-ridden family has an unexpected guest who is her stay-at-home husband Raktim's...

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Chokher Bali

as Rajlakshmi
Released: 2003-08-09

A young woman is left to her own devices when her sickly husband dies. Based on the novel by...

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Rajkahini

as Kawmola
Released: 2015-10-16

In August 1947, the British passed a bill regarding the partition of Bengal. Delving into the...

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The Middleman

as Kamala Banerjee
Released: 1976-02-20

A bright and idealistic young graduate steels himself for a dog-eat-dog world, only to flounder...

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Suddenly, One Day

as Neighbor
Released: 1989-09-14

Shasanka is a retired teacher who lives with his wife and two daughters. The family is thrown...

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Khaad

as Sabita, Khokan’s Mother
Released: 2014-11-07

Because of a train strike, a group of tourists, mostly unrelated to each other, get stuck in New...

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Basu Paribaar

as uncredited
Released: 2019-04-05

As an elderly couple prepare to celebrate their 50th anniversary, their family begins to gather...

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Kishmish

as Pisithakuma
Released: 2022-04-29

Krishanu ‘Tintin’ Chatterjee (Dev), an aspiring graphic novelist, meets Rohini Sen (Rukmini...

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The Branches of the Tree

as Uma Majumdar
Released: 1990-11-23

When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from...

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Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar

as uncredited
Released: 1982-10-22

The film documents one of the largest Indian religious fairs, the Kumbh Mela, which is held at...

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Mayabini

as uncredited
Released: 1992-12-25

A series of murders in a forest compels the owner to file a complaint with the police. The...

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Achanak

as Pushpa Bakshi / Pushpa Khanna
Released: 1973-01-01

Dr. Chaudhary must perform multiple surgeries on Major Ranjeet Khanna, who was shot by the...

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Uttoran

as uncredited
Released: 1994-03-24

Sen Gupta, a doctor who only treats upper-class patients, is forced to confront his own moral...

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Unsaid

as Saathi's Mother
Released: 2020-01-31

Abyakto is a poignant tale of a mother and her son, Indra. The film captures a series of...

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Abalamban

as uncredited
Released: 2021-09-17

Elder father-in-law Ms. Dayal Babu, widow Bauma Mamata, Adar's only grandson Vijay and happy man...

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Inkaar

as Sonu Choudhury
Released: 1977-11-07

Haridas Choudhury, a wealthy and honest shoe company owner, faces a moral dilemma when his...

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Rawkto Rawhoshyo

as uncredited
Released: 2020-08-14

Swarnaja (Koel Mallick) is a hard-working do-gooder radio jockey with the rarest blood group in...

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Ardhangini

as Parul Chatterjee
Released: 2023-06-02

After Suman suffers an accident, the two women in his life - Meghna, the wife, and Shubhra, the...

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Kanch Kata Hirey

as uncredited
Released: 1965-01-01

Subrata joins his father's business that he quits due to ideological differences. What awaits...

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Protidan

as uncredited
Released: 1983-12-23

Gauri, an average girl from a village, falls in love with a wealthy man from the city, Samir....

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Sedin Kuyasha Chilo

as uncredited
Released: 2024-02-09

The first story is set in the 1940s where a freedom fighter ends up taking refuge at a woman's...

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Bipasha

as Jashoda
Released: 1962-06-26

Bipasha and Dibyendu are in love, and the two decide to marry. However, on their wedding night...

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Cheeni 2

as uncredited
Released: 2023-08-11

Mishti, a housewife, is constantly ignored by her husband and children. And Cheeni is full of...

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Surer Sathi

as uncredited
Released: 1988-12-30

Sumita is smitten with Sanjay's voice and decides to take music lessons from him. Soon, they...

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Herbert

as Jyathaima
Released: 2005-03-03

Based on Nabarun Bhattacharyas novel of the same name which won the highest literary prize in...

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Pitribhumi

as uncredited
Released: 2007-06-28

Subhashree GangulyChakraborty played the role of sister. The Prabhat Roy film saw Jeet and...

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Ranokhetro

as uncredited
Released: 1998-09-22

Santu is murdered in the hands of a corrupt minister's drug-peddling son when he protests...

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Sanjhbati

as Sulekha
Released: 2019-12-20

Sulekha, a lonely elderly woman, misses her son who lives in a different country but finds...

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Shet Patharer Thala

as uncredited
Released: 1992-04-09

After her husband passes away at a regressive Shyambazar household, progressive Bandana falls in...

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Fuleswari

as uncredited
Released: 1974-05-03

Fuleshwari, a beautiful young woman, falls in love with Brindaban, a simpleton who arrives in...

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Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant

as Nupur Chatterji
Released: 1971-01-25

Nupur Chatterji has fled from her home in Delhi, resisting an arranged marriage with a man she...

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Ujala Hi Ujala

as Anuradha's Stepmother
Released: 1974-01-01

Story of Anuradha who is an alcoholic

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Vasundhara

as uncredited
Released: 1986-08-15

Haji and Rupchand are amongst those who oppress the poor sharecroppers of Asmanpur. Eventually,...

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Hera Pheri

as uncredited
Released: 2016-02-04

'Hera Pheri' is the story of a con man Ronnie and a con woman Bonny who cheat people for money....

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Sabuj Dwiper Raja

as uncredited
Released: 1979-08-17

This movie is based on a novel of same name written by Sunil Gangapaddhaya. A retired government...

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Posto

as Gauri Lahiri
Released: 2017-05-12

This film to be a family drama based on the theme of parenting. The film revolves around the...

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Sansar Sangram

as uncredited
Released: 1995-09-01

Ananda loses his father as a young boy. He is forced to quit his studies and to take care of his...

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Deya Neya

as uncredited
Released: 1963-03-01

The son of a wealthy industrialist aspires to be a singer against the wishes of his father.

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Indrajit

as uncredited
Released: 1992-04-24

Biswajit is a renowned barrister. He has two younger brothers, named Indrajit and Abhisek. He...

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Kalankini Kankabati

as uncredited
Released: 1981-04-24

Despite being married, king Rajshekhar Ray falls in love with sexy dancer Aparna, who loves...

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Bibaha Bibhrat

as uncredited
Released: 1969-12-20

Ashoke and Mala get married under unavoidable circumstances, but his conservative father does...

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Tumi O Tumi

as uncredited
Released: 2020-01-17

Gunjan, Sindur and Ashalata are three women from three different generations, who are all...

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Curzoner Kalom

as uncredited
Released: 2017-11-04

In the pre-independent days, Viceroy Lord Curzon gifted a diamond-embedded golden pen to a local...

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Chhanda Patan

as uncredited
Released: 1972-12-15

Directed by Gurudas Bagchi in 1972.

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Teesta

as uncredited
Released: 2005-12-30

Cocooned in the hilly wrap of Kalimpong, divorcee schoolteacher Teesta (Debasree Roy) feels she...

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Adyashakti Mahamaya

as uncredited
Released: 1978-01-06

Goddess Durga takes birth in the form of a human in Bhikhu's house. One day, Parashar, her...

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Pati Param Guru

as uncredited
Released: 1991-10-10

Suren, a young lad, visits his uncle in the city. As he tries to solve the problems of those...

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Mayer Adhikar

as uncredited
Released: 1998-03-05

Unhappy with the marriage, a rich man's mother drives her pregnant daughter-in-law, Asha, out of...

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Janani

as uncredited
Released: 1971-07-01

Janani is the struggle that a widow goes through to bring up her three children after the sudden...

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Mahanagari Theke Dure

as uncredited
Released: 2023-07-07

Bengali film based on Rabindranath Tagore's short story Streer Potro.

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Priya

as Thulasi, a typist
Released: 1970-11-27

The film focused on the evils of prostitution and pointed a finger at the circumstances that...

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Circus Er Ghora

as uncredited
Released: 2022-07-07

Manik Babu, a respected Ex-Army officer, with his wife Dipa sojourns in a conurbation near...

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Sunya Theke Suru

as uncredited
Released: 1993-07-15

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Miss Priyangbada

as uncredited
Released: 1967-01-06

Biltu and Dolly are in love with each other, but Dolly's orthodox uncle disapproves of their...

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Chuti

as Grandma
Released:

A typical family drama

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Swarna Mahal

as uncredited
Released: 1982-01-01

Swarna Mahal is the tale of power, deceit, betrayal and murder. Swarna Mahal is the ancestral...

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Ei Korechho Bhalo

as Tapasi
Released: 1970-08-21

A miser bequeaths his property to his two destitute nephews, provided they within a month marry...

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Forbidden Love

as Shanti
First aired: 2020-09-09

Forbidden love is a Hindi romantic thriller short film starring Ali Fazal, Patralekhaa, and...

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