Satarupa Sanyal
Satarupa Sanyal | |
|---|---|
| Nationality (legal) | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Website | http://www.satarupasanyal.com/ |
Satarupa Sanyal is a Bengali Indian independent or parallel cinema film director, producer, actress, poet and social activist, based in Kolkata, India.[1] She is well known for her feminist social stances that inform her films.
Early life
She was born on November 12, 1962, to professor Tarun Sanyal and Keya Sanyal, in Burdwan, West Bengal. She got her school education at the St. Margaret's School in Kolkata, and later attended the Scottish Church College for her school leaving examination. Later she graduated from the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya.[1]
Career
She was trained in Hindustani Classical music and Rabindra Sangeet and performed for the All India Radio.[2]
She acted in films since 1985. Initially she performed roles for Doordarshan plays and telefilms. These include performances in Sukh, Aparichita, Uttaradhikar, Bikalpa, Sukher Jonne, Prasab and Bhanga Aiyna.[2]
She quit acting and became involved in film production. She worked as an Assistant Director and associated script writer to noted director Utpalendu Chakrabarty for seven years. Later she would make her own films.
Currently, she is a member of the Central Board of Film Certification.
Filmography
Feature films
- Once Upon a Time in Kolkata (2014)
- Kalo Cheetah (2004)
- Tanyabi's Lake (2002)
- Atatayee (2000)
- Anu (1998).
Telefilms
- Mahesh - for Akash Bangla
- Andhare Alo - Akash Bangla
- Musolmanir Golpo - Akash Bangla
- Putra Yagna - Akash Bangla
- Bhalobasar Rang - Zee Bangla
- Sei Meyeta - Doordarshan Kolkata
- Janmadatri - ETV Bangla
- Kalo Mem - ETV Bangla
- Sesh Kheyay - ETV Bangla
- Bar Bodhu - ETV Bangla
- Satyer Cheye Boro - ETV Bangla
- Dandamundo - Tara Muzik
- Jungler Chitranatya - Tara Muzik
- Waris
- Jaler Moto Soja - for UNICEF
- Chetna - for West Bengal State AIDS Prevention and Control Society
- Ar Bhul Noi - For State Legal Services Authority
Documentaries
- Surer Guru - A Documentary Film of Jamini Ganguly (1985)
- Treasures of Gorumara, Govt. of West Bengal
- Jaley Jangaley Jiban, Govt. of West Bengal
- Festival & Festivities of Bengal, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore
- M Madhusudan Dutta, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore
- Rathyatra and Jhanpan Utsav, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore
- Jiboner Jalshaghorey, documentary on Manna Dey
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Lyrics for Chandaneer in 1990