Anjan Choudhury
Anjan Choudhury | |
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| Born | 25 November 1944 |
| Died | 21 February 2007 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenplay writer |
| Spouse | Jaysree Choudhury |
Anjan Choudhury (25 November 1944 – 21 February 2007) was an Indian film director, writer and screenplay writer who worked in the Bengali cinema of West Bengal. He had two daughters and one son. The daughters Chumki Chowdhury (elder) and Rina Choudhury became actresses. His son Sandip Choudhury was a T.V. serial and film director. He died on 3 January 2023. His elder son-in-law is named Sajal. His daughter-in-law Bidisha Choudhury is also a film actress.[1][2][3] He made Evergreen movies like Satru, Jibon Niye Khela and Choto Bou.
Film career
He started his journey as a journalist and Writer for his Film magazine.
Filmography
As director
| Year | Films | Director | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Shatru | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1987 | Bidrohi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guru Dakshina | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1988 | Chhoto Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anjali | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1990 | Hirak Jayanti | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mahajan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Bidhilipi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1992 | Indrajit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1993 | Maya Mamata | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1994 | Abbajan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1996 | Naach Nagini Naach Re | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mukhyamantri | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1999 | Santan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gunda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Jibon Niye Khela | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Bangali Babu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chandra Mallika | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Sejo Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Deshdrohi (shelved) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As writer
| Year | Films | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Teer Bhanga Dheu | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1981 | Bodhan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1982 | Shathe Shathyang | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1984 | Laal Golap | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prayashchitta | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1985 | Sandhya Pradip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1986 | Swargashukh | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bouma | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Abhiman | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1987 | Mahamilan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dolon Chanpa | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Amar Sangee | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 1988 | Debibaran | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1989 | Mangal Deep | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shawtorupa | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aakrosh | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bandini | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1990 | Debota | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chawkranto | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Nabab | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bourani | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ahankar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Abhagini | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1993 | Shraddhanjali | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ishwar Parameshwar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1994 | Geet Sangeet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1995 | Sangharsha | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mejo Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1996 | Puja | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mahan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1997 | Sriman Bhootnath | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Loafer | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Boro Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bidroho | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aajker Santan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1998 | Ranakshetra | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chowdhury Paribaar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Asal Nakal | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2001 | Pratibad | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2004 | Ram Laxman | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2006 | Ekai Aksho | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Nabab Nandini | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tulkalam | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As editor
| Year | Editor |
|---|---|
| Sriman Bhootnath | Yes |
Awards
- Kalakar Awards[4]
References
- ^ "Screen -The Business of Entertainment". www.screenindia.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
- ^ Anjan Chowdhury dead; family alleges medical negligence, cities.expressindia.com, retrieved 19 February 2009
- ^ "Anjan Choudhury launches film about rural youth". The Times of India. 28 November 2001. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
- ^ "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.