About Sumitra Devi
Lived 1923 – 1990 (aged 67). Sumitra Devi was an Indian actor.
Personal life Sumitra Devi left her first marriage in Bhagalpur as her in-laws opposed her aspiration to become an actress. She married actor Devi Mukherjee on 21 October 1946. Afterwards, she married J. L. Sharma, the producer of Mamta.
Accolades
Filmography Hindi Films
Bengali films
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sumitra Devi?
Indian actress (1923-1990)
When was Sumitra Devi born?
Sumitra Devi was born on 22 July 1923 in West Bengal.
When did Sumitra Devi die?
Sumitra Devi died on 28 August 1990 in Calcutta, India.
What was Sumitra Devi's occupation?
Sumitra Devi was an actor.
What nationality was Sumitra Devi?
Sumitra Devi was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sumitra Devi (actress)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sumitra Devi. https://biography.guide/sumitra-devi-actor/
MLA: "Sumitra Devi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sumitra-devi-actor/.
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