Bangla cinema has produced a long list of masterpieces right from its inception to the present. Along with the films that have been classified in the recognition and popularity, are the actors and actresses whose performances made the film truly memorable.
Bangla popular actors include:
1) Uttam Kumar
He is recognized as "the" super star of Bangla films and the popular Bengali actor. His first film, Dristidaan, was released in 1948. Since then he has made countless films a year until 1980, when he died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Moviegoers especially loved his romantic movies with actress Suchitra Sen.
2) Saumitra Chatterjee
This talented actor is a favorite of director Satyajit Ray Bangla, which appears in the middle of all films by the great director. His first appearance was in the final film in the Apu trilogy, as the fight Apu. He also appeared in another trilogy, this time in all three films - Charulata, Samapti, Ghare Baire and also by Satyajit Ray, called Calcutta trilogy. Besides being an actor, Saumitra Chatterjee also wrote and directed plays Bengali.
Bangla actresses most popular are:
1) Suchitra Sen
Considered the most popular Bengali actress of all time, Suchitra Sen also has the distinction of being the first Indian actress to receive an award of an international film festival. This was the award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Saat Paak Bnadha, awarded to her at the Moscow Film Festival 1963. It is also dearer than the other half of the team with Uttam Kumar enduring love.
2) Supriya Chaudhury
A favorite of filmmakers during the heyday of Bangla cinema, Supriya Chaudhury acted as the female lead in most movies. She is mostly remembered for her role in Meghe Dhaka Tara Bangla natok and Neeta, the support of a refugee family struggling.