Debaki Bose
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Debaki Kumar Bose was an Indian director, writer, and actor who is recognized for his contribution in Hindi as well as Bengali cinema. He is known for his innovative use of sound and music in Indian Cinema. He worked first under the banner of British Dominion Films of Dhiren Ganguly and later with Pramathesh Barua's Barua Pictures and finally he joined New Theatres banner in 1932. He started his own production company, Debaki Productions, in 1945. Chandidas (1932), directed by him, contained background music for the first time in Indian Cinema. Raichand Boral, also known as R.C. Boral was the music director. Seeta (1934), made under the banner of East India Film Company, was the first Indian talkie shown in any international film festival. It was shown in Venice Film Festival, where it won an Honorary Diploma. He was the 1st Indian director to receive any international award. Sagar Sangamey (1959) was nominated for Golden Bear at the 9th Berlinale International Film Festival (1959). This film got National Film Award for Best Feature Film at the 6th National Film Awards ceremony in 1959. Arghya (1961) was a very special documentary film, produced by the Government of West Bengal on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's birth centennial. It was based on four poems of Tagore: Pujarini, Puratan Bhritya, Abhisar and Dui Bigha Jami. He received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Film Direction in 1957. He received Padma Shri in Arts in 1958. His grandson was Kunal Mitra and great great grandson is Suvranil Singha Chowdhury.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Debaki Bose reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Debaki Bose's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Debaki Bose remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Debaki Bose Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Debaki Bose's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Debaki Bose.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Debaki Bose - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Debaki Bose?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Debaki Bose is "The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Debaki Bose acted in?
Debaki Bose has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.