Jamuna Barua

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

4.6 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 10, 1919

Birth Place: Agra, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India

About Jamuna Barua

Jamuna Barua (10 October 1919 – 24 November 2005) was a leading Indian actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jamuna Barua reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jamuna Barua's filmography leans towards the Drama 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), Jamuna Barua remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Devdas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jamuna Barua Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jamuna Barua's career based on audience ratings.

★4.6

★4.6

Devdas: Devdas, the son of a zamindar, and Parvati, his neighbour's daughter, are childhood sweethearts. However, class and cast

Devdas

1936•Drama

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Roop Lekha: For the first time in Indian cinema, flashback was used for storytelling.

Roop Lekha

1934•Drama

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Grihadaha: The poor but educated Mahim and his childhood friend, the rich but conservative Suresh, both fall in love with the same

Grihadaha

1936•Drama

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Mayakanan: The story follows two friends, Mohan and Bhola, who stumble upon a mysterious garden house called "Mayakanan." The house

Mayakanan

1953•Drama

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Adhikar: Melodrama about lineage and property questions. Nikhilesh (Barua) loves heiress Indira (Jamuna). A poor orphan girl, Rad

Adhikar

1939•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jamuna Barua.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1953	Mayakanan	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	Ghar	Jyoti	Flop	Similar →
1944	Subah Shyam	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	Ranee	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	Shesh Uttar	Reba Devi	Flop	Similar →
1941	Uttarayan	Aarati	Flop	Similar →
1940	Hindustan Hamara	Veena	Flop	Similar →
1940	Zindagi	Shrimata	Flop	Similar →
1939	Adhikar	Indira	Flop	Similar →
1936	Grihadaha	Achala	Flop	Similar →
1936	Maya	Maya	Flop	Similar →
1936	Devdas	Parbati	Flop	Similar →
1935	Devdas	Parvati	Flop	Similar →
1934	Roop Lekha	Minor role in the Hindi version	Flop	Similar →

Jamuna Barua - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jamuna Barua?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jamuna Barua is "Devdas" with a rating of 4.6/10.

How many movies has Jamuna Barua acted in?

Jamuna Barua has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jamuna Barua?

Other notable films include "Roop Lekha", "Grihadaha", and "Mayakanan".