Amalendu Biswas (1925Template:Snd1987) 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]
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
- ↑ Memorial programme on Amalendu Biswas at BSA. The Daily Star(July 1, 2011).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Our Talents. The Daily Star(December 31, 2004).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tribute to Amalendu Biswas. The Daily Star(October 16, 2009).
- ↑ Q & A : "It's embarrassing to go begging for my own money from producers" -- Aruna. The Daily Star(September 28, 2006).
- ↑ Serial Biraj Bou conveys a powerful message --Aruna Biswas. The Daily Star(September 24, 2004).
- ↑ Amalenndu Biswas Memorial Award '07 announced. The Daily Star(November 25, 2007).