# Anubha Gupta

Anubha Gupta (27 December 1929 – 14 January 1972) was an Indian Bengali actress and singer who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She received the Best Actress in Supporting Role Award at the 26th Annual BFJA Awards for the film Hansuli Banker Upakatha.

## Early life

Anubha Gupta was born in 1929 in Dinajpur, British Raj though she was likely born in 1930. She had an interest in dance and music since her childhood. She studied in Parry Charan Girls School, Banipith and later Shantiniketan.

## Career

Gupta joined Bengali cinema as a playback singer when music director Robin Chatterjee introduced her to films. Her debut film as an actress was Samarpan which was released in 1949. She acted in theater in parallel with the silver screen. Her performance in Kabi, Ratna Dip, Champadangar Bou, Hansuli Banker Upokatha made her an established film actress and she rapidly worked her way to the top among Bengali actresses within five years. She also worked with Satyajit Ray in Abhijan and Kanchanjangha. Gupta first married footballer Anil De. Her second marriage was with actor Rabi Ghosh.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 1948 | Bish Bachar Pore | | |
| 1948 | Ghumiye Ache Graam | | |
| 1949 | Abhijatya | | |
| 1949 | Kavi | Thakurjhee | |
| 1949 | Ananya | | |
| 1949 | Bamuner Meye | Sandhya | |
| 1950 | Mandanda | | |
| 1950 | Sheshbesh | | |
| 1951 | Ratnadeep | | |
| 1953 | Bhagaban Shrikrishna Chaitanya | Shiuli | |
| 1954 | Champadangar Bou | Kadambini | |
| 1954 | Kalyani | | |
| 1954 | Mantra Shakti | | |
| 1954 | Jaydev | Bimala | |
| 1954 | Jadubhatta | | |
| 1955 | Anupama | Kalyani | |
| 1955 | Kankabatir Ghat | | |
| 1955 | Kalindi | | |
| 1955 | Upahar | Sunil's aunt | |
| 1955 | Shreebatsa Chinta | | |
| 1955 | Aparadhi | | |
| 1955 | Swami Vivekananda | | |
| 1956 | Shankar Narayan Bank | | |
| 1956 | Shyamali | | |
| 1956 | Saheb Bibi Golam | Jaba | |
| 1956 | Trijama | Abala | |
| 1956 | Mahanisa | | |
| 1958 | Tansen | Prem Kumari | |
| 1959 | Shree Shree Mahalaxmi Puja | Sriya Chandaluni | |
| 1960 | Masoom | Mrs. Gupta | |
| 1960 | Shesh Parjantya | | |
| 1961 | Maa | | |
| 1962 | Hansuli Banker Upakatha | | |
| 1962 | Kanchenjungha | Anima | |
| 1962 | Dhoop Chhaya | | |
| 1963 | Palatak | Golap | |
| 1963 | Tridhara | Chhoto maa - Kali's wife | |
| 1963 | Chhaya Surya | | |
| 1964 | Subha O Debatar Gras | | |
| 1964 | Bibhas | Bidyut Bala | |
| 1965 | Alor Pipasa | Neela Devi | |
| 1965 | Jaya | Mejobou | |
| 1965 | Mukhujey Paribar | | |
| 1967 | Nayika Sangbad | Ramaboudi | |
| 1967 | Balika Badhu | | |
| 1968 | Panchashar | | |
| 1968 | Mathur | | |
| 1969 | Parineeta | Charu's mother | |
| 1969 | Pratham Kadam Phool | Sukanto's aunt | |
| 1970 | Padmagolap | | |
| 1970 | Rupasi | Balaram's Eldest SIL | |
| 1970 | Ekhoni | | |
| 1970 | Dibratrir Kabya | | |
| 1971 | Calcutta 71 | | Kolkata 71 was referenced |
| 1971 | Chhadmabeshi | Labanya | |
| 1971 | Pratham Pratishruty | Mokshada | |
| 1971 | Dhanyee Meye | Gobardhan's wife | |
| 1971 | Archana | | |
| 1972 | Sesh Parba | | |
| 1972 | Anindita | Latika (Biram's Sister in law) | |
| 1972 | Jaban | | |
| 1973 | Chithi | Prasenjit's mother | |
| 1974 | Chhanda Patan | | |
| 1976 | Datta | Nalini | (final film role) |