Ruma Guha Thakurta
Known for
Acting
Born
November 2, 1934
Birthplace
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Died
June 2, 2019 (aged 84)
Biography
Ruma Guha Thakurta was born on 3 November 1934 to Satyen Ghosh (Monty Ghosh) and singer Sati Devi who was a trained vocalist and Bijoya Ray's, wife of Satyajit Ray, elder sister's daughter. Ruma Guha Thakurta began as a dancer, actress and singer primarily associated with Bengali language films. She founded Calcutta Youth Choir in 1958 after her divorce. She got married to eminent singer, Kishore Kumar, in 1951.
Best known work
The Namesake
2007
An Enemy of the People
1990
The Expedition
1962
36 Chowringhee Lane
1981
The Crossing
1984
Ganga
1960
Wheel Chair
1994
Dadar Kirti
1980
The Desolate Beach
1963
Palatak
1963Filmography
2007
The Namesakeas Ashoke's Mother
2001
1998
1996
1996
1994
1993
1992
1991
1991
Bidhilipias Minu's Mother
1990
1990
An Enemy of the Peopleas Maya Gupta
1988
1988
Ekti JibanPlayback Singer
1987
1987
1984
1984
1982
Quest for the Pitcher of NectarPlayback Singer
1982
Troyeeas Avik's Mother
1981
36 Chowringhee Laneas Nandita's Mother
1980
Dadar Kirtias Mother of Saraswati & Beena
1979
Douras Neera's Mother
1976
Mera Dharam Meri MaaPlayback Singer
1976
Bairaagas Pushpa