Anjan Choudhury
Indian film director
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Anjan Choudhury (25 November 1944 – 21 February 2007) was an Indian film director, writer and screenplay writer who worked in the Bengali cinema of West Bengal. He had two daughters and one son. The daughters Chumki Chowdhury (elder) and Rina Choudhury became actresses. His son Sandip Choudhury was a T.V. serial and film director. He died on 3 January 2023. His elder son-in-law is named Sajal. His daughter-in-law Bidisha Choudhury is also a film actress.[1][2][3] He made Evergreen movies like Satru, Jibon Niye Khela and Choto Bou.
Born25 November 1944
Died21 February 2007 (aged 62)
OccupationsFilm director, screenplay writer
SpouseJaysree Choudhury
Anjan Choudhury | |
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| Born | 25 November 1944 |
| Died | 21 February 2007 (aged 62) |
| Occupations | Film director, screenplay writer |
| Spouse | Jaysree Choudhury |
Film career
He started his journey as a journalist and Writer for his Film magazine.
Filmography
As director
| Year | Films | Director | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Shatru | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1987 | Bidrohi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guru Dakshina | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1988 | Chhoto Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anjali | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1990 | Hirak Jayanti | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mahajan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Bidhilipi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1992 | Indrajit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1993 | Maya Mamata | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1994 | Abbajan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1996 | Naach Nagini Naach Re | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mukhyamantri | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1999 | Santan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gunda | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Jibon Niye Khela | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Bangali Babu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chandra Mallika | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Sejo Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Deshdrohi (shelved) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As writer
| Year | Films | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Teer Bhanga Dheu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1981 | Bodhan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1982 | Shathe Shathyang | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1984 | Dadamoni | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Prayashchitta | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Laal Golap | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1985 | Sandhya Pradip | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1986 | Swargashukh | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Anurager Chhowan | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Abhiman | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Abhishaap | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Bouma | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Shatru | Yes | Yes | No | Hindi debut; Remake of Shatru | |
| 1987 | Mahamilan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Amar Sangee | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Debibaran | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1989 | Shawtorupa | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aakrosh | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mangal Deep | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Bandini | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Hum Intezaar Karenge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Hindi film | |
| 1990 | Debota | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Ahankar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bourani | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Abhagini | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Nabab | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1992 | Ananya | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bahadur | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1993 | Shraddhanjali | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ishwar Parameshwar | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1994 | Geet Sangeet | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Chhoti Bahoo | Yes | No | No | Hindi film; Remake of Chhoto Bou | |
| 1995 | Sangharsha | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mejo Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1996 | Puja | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mahan | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Sriman Bhootnath | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bidroho | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Loafer | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Boro Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aajker Santan | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1998 | Chowdhury Paribaar | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Asal Nakal | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Sundar Bou | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Niyoti | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sindoor Khela | No | No | Yes | ||
| 2001 | Pratibad | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Santrash | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Ram Laxman | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Devdoot | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2006 | Ekai Aksho | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Nabab Nandini | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tulkalam | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As editor
| Year | Editor |
|---|---|
| Sriman Bhootnath | Yes |
Awards
- Kalakar Awards[4]
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