Kanan Devi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

17Total Films

5.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 22, 1916

Birth Place: Howra, West Bengal, India

About Kanan Devi

Kanan Devi was a popular singer and actress and the earliest female star of Bengali cinema

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kanan Devi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kanan Devi'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), Kanan Devi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Street Singer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kanan Devi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanan Devi's career based on audience ratings.

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Street Singer — Two street urchins dream of singing and making it big in the glamorous world of theatre in Calcutta.

Street Singer

1938•Drama

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Shree Gouranga — Sree Gouranga is a 1933 Indian Bengali biographical film that chronicles the life of the revered spiritual leader, Sri C

Shree Gouranga

1933•History

★0.0

Mejdidi —

Mejdidi

1950•Drama

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Kanthahar — A 1935 Bengali Film directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.

Kanthahar

1935•Drama

★0.0

Manmoyee Girl's School (1935) movie poster

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Manmoyee Girl's School — A comedy adapted from a successful play. The zamindar Damodar Chakraborty (Chakraborty) starts a school named after his

Manmoyee Girl's School

1935•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kanan Devi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1955	Debatra	Arundhati	Flop	Similar →
1950	Mejdidi	Hemangini	Flop	Similar →
1949	Ananya	Sita	Flop	Similar →
1946	Arabian Nights	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	Ban Phool	Gulabi	Flop	Similar →
1943	Hospital	Pratima	Flop	Similar →
1942	Shesh Uttar	Meena Devi	Flop	Similar →
1942	Jawab	Meena	Flop	Similar →
1941	Lagan	Kusum	Flop	Similar →
1940	Har Jeet	Kamala	Flop	Similar →
1939	Sapera	Chandan	Flop	Similar →
1938	Street Singer	-	Flop	Similar →
1937	Mukti	Chitra	Flop	Similar →
1937	Vidyapati	Anuradha	Flop	Similar →
1935	Kanthahar	-	Flop	Similar →
1935	Manmoyee Girl's School	Niharika	Flop	Similar →
1933	Shree Gouranga	Bishnupriya	Flop	Similar →

Kanan Devi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanan Devi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanan Devi is "Street Singer" with a rating of 5.0/10.

How many movies has Kanan Devi acted in?

Kanan Devi has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanan Devi?

Other notable films include "Shree Gouranga", "Mejdidi", and "Kanthahar".