Rajen Tarafdar
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Rajen Tarafdar | |
|---|---|
 Tarafdar in Akaler Shandhaney | |
| Born | 7 July 1917[1] |
| Died | 23 November 1987 (aged 70) |
| Occupations | Film director, actor and writer |
Rajen Tarafdar (7 July 1917 – 23 November 1987) was an Indian film director, actor, and screenwriter.[2][3] He was the recipient of two National Awards and two BFJA Awards.
He graduated from the Government College of Art & Craft in Calcutta in 1940 with a degree in popular arts. He was initially a graphic designer in an advertising agency before devoting himself to cinema. His directorial debut was Antariksha (1957).[4]
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Award | 1960 | Best feature film in Bengali | Ganga | Won | [5] |
| 1975 | Palanka | Won | [6] | ||
| BFJA Award | 1976 | Best Screenplay | Sansar Simante | Won | [7] |
| 1988 | Best Director | Nagpash | Won | [8] |
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