Amalendu Biswas

Amalendu Biswas (1925 – 1987) was a Bangladeshi stage actor.[1] Calling Jatra Samrat, he specialized in jatra pala genre. He won Sequence of Merit Award by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1980.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh posthumously in 1989.[2]

Amalendu Biswas
Born29 May 1925
Yangon, Burma
Died1987 (aged 61–62)
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Jyotsna Biswas
ChildrenAruna Biswas

Career

Biswas started his career at the British Royal Airforce. He left the service during World War II and formed a jatra troupe Charanika Jatra Shamaj.[3] He performed with the troupe Natta Company while he was in Kolkata.[2]

Personal life

Biswas was married to Jyotsna Biswas.[4] They had a daughter Aruna Biswas.[5]

Legacy

In 2003, annual Amalendu Biswas Memorial Award was launched by Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnayan Parishad (BJSUP) to award notable theater actors.[6][3]

Works
  • Hitler
  • Janoar
  • Sirajuddaulah
  • Ekti Paisa
  • Michel Modhushudan

References
  1. "Memorial programme on Amalendu Biswas at BSA". The Daily Star. July 1, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  2. "Our Talents". The Daily Star. December 31, 2004. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. "Tribute to Amalendu Biswas". The Daily Star. October 16, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  4. "Q & A : "It's embarrassing to go begging for my own money from producers" -- Aruna". The Daily Star. September 28, 2006. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  5. "Serial Biraj Bou conveys a powerful message --Aruna Biswas". The Daily Star. September 24, 2004. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  6. "Amalenndu Biswas Memorial Award '07 announced". The Daily Star. November 25, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
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