Arabinda Mukhopadhyay

Arabinda Mukhopadhyay (18 June 1919 – 10 February 2016) was an Indian filmmaker, film director and editor, who directed all-time classics like Nishi Padma, Dhanyee Meye (1971), Mouchak (1974) and Agnishwar (1975). He also wrote stories and screenplays.

Early life and education Mukhopadhyay was born in Katihar district Katihar in Bihar on 18 June 1919. His family originally hailed from Sehakhala situated in Hooghly District of present-day West Bengal. His father, Satyacharan Mukhopadhyay, was a doctor, and his mother was Mrinalini Devi. His elder brother was the noted Bengali writer Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay.

Career In a career spanning four decades, he directed total 26 full-length films, 3 telefilms and 1 television serial. His very first directorial effort "Kichukkhon" in 1959 give him a nomination for the president's award. His inspiration was Bengali Filmmakers like Agradoot, Debaki Bose, Bimal Roy, Niren Lahiri, Ajoy Kar.

Death Mukhopadhyay died on February 10, 2016, at his Kolkata residence.

20th Filmfare Awards (1972) for Best Screenplay - Movie Amar Prem

Selected filmography

Kichukkhan (1959) Ahban (1961) Jeevan Sangeet (1968) Pita Putra (1969) Nishipadma (1970) Dhanyee Meye (1971) Mouchak (1974) Agnishwar (1975) Ajasra Dhanyabad (1976) Mantramugdha (1977) Ae Prithibi Pantha Niwas (1977) Nadi Theke Sagare (1978) Paka Dekha (1980) Prayashchitta (1983) Sansarer Itikatha (1983) Arpita (1983) Ajante (1986) Barnachora Kenram Becharam Natun Jiban Nayikar Bhumkay